AC Generator

To induce EMF, either field has to rotate or rotor has to rotate. In Alternator, AC supply is given to the armature to produce rotating magnetic field. The rotor is rotated by the prime mover. Then how will EMF be produced in an alternator. Explain the working principle of alternator in detail?

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Like a DC generator, an alternator also has an armature winding, but there is one importent difference between two, in a DC generator, the armature winding placed on rotor in order to convert AC  to DC the field poles are pleced on stationary part of the machine. Since no commuter is require in an alternator.

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