The essential difference between an AC generator and a DC generator is that a. AC generator has an electromagnet while

DC generator has a permanent magnet.

b. DC generator will generate a higher voltage.

c. AC generator will generate a higher voltage.

d. AC generator has slip rings while the DC generator has a commutator.

Asked by Vishal kumar | 2 years ago |  202

1 Answer

Solution :-

d. The AC generator has slip rings, while the DC generator has a commutator.

AC generators have two rings known as the slip rings, while DC generators have two half rings known as the commutator. This is the main difference between AC generator and DC generator.

Answered by Shivani Kumari | 2 years ago

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