AC and DC Generator Quiz

What does AC stand for in AC generator?

• Alternating Current

• Air Conditioning

• Automatic Control

• Active Component

What does DC stand for in DC generator?

• Distant Current

• Dynamic Converter

• Digital Circuit

• Direct Current

What is the function of a slip ring in an AC generator?

• To increase the voltage output

• The function of a slip ring in an AC generator is to provide a continuous electrical connection between the rotating armature and the stationary external circuit.

• To provide mechanical support to the armature

• To cool down the generator

What is the principle behind the working of an AC generator?

• The principle behind the working of an AC generator is solar energy conversion

• The principle behind the working of an AC generator is gravitational force

• The principle behind the working of an AC generator is sound wave amplification

• The principle behind the working of an AC generator is electromagnetic induction, where a changing magnetic field induces an alternating current in a conductor.

What is the principle behind the working of a DC generator?

• The principle behind the working of a DC generator is gravity

• The principle behind the working of a DC generator is nuclear fission

• The principle behind the working of a DC generator is electromagnetic induction, where a conductor moving in a magnetic field generates an electromotive force (EMF) or voltage.

• The principle behind the working of a DC generator is sound waves

What are the advantages of a DC generator over an AC generator?

• DC generators are more complex in construction and have less control over speed and torque

• AC generators are simpler in construction and have better control over speed and torque

• DC generators are simpler in construction, have better control over speed and torque, and are more suitable for battery charging and electroplating applications.

• AC generators are more suitable for battery charging and electroplating applications