Asked by Brianna Judith on Jun 28, 2024
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Technician A says that a 100 amp alternator can draw as much as 7 horsepower from the engine.Technician B says that an alternator is switched in and out of its effective cycle by the voltage regulator.Who is correct?
A) Technician A only
B) Technician B only
C) Both A and B
D) Neither A nor B
Horsepower
A unit of measurement for power that represents the rate at which work is done, traditionally used to quantify the output of engines or motors.
Voltage Regulator
A device that maintains a constant voltage level to electrical equipment to prevent damage from voltage fluctuations.
Effective Cycle
A measurement or period in which a system or component operates at its intended efficiency and performance level.
- Acquire an understanding of the dynamics and determinants that dictate alternator performance and speed in mechanical drives.
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Learning Objectives
- Acquire an understanding of the dynamics and determinants that dictate alternator performance and speed in mechanical drives.
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