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Question
In what respect does the construction of an A.C. generator differ from that of a D.C. generator?
Solution
| A.C. generator | D.C. generator |
| In an A.C. generator, two ends of the coil are linked to two full rings of copper called slip rings . | In a D.C. generator, two ends of the coil are linked to a commutator consisting of two half rings of copper. |
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