Why DC excitation is used for alternators? Why cant it be AC?

Answer Posted / manoj kumar sahoo

DC which does not change its direction & magnitude .So dc
excitation work properly in alternator without change the
pole.And AC change its direction in 50 c/s. Therefore AC
excitation is not suitable for the alternators.

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