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Question
The essential difference between an AC generator and a DC generator is that
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AC generator has an electromagnet while a DC generator has permanent magnet.
DC generator will generate a higher voltage.
AC generator will generate a higher voltage.
AC generator has slip rings while the DC generator has a commutator.
Solution
AC generator has slip rings while the DC generator has a commutator.
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