Answer / srikrishna

generator is a kommon term which denotes a device which
produces power either it may be AC or DC,

but alternator is device (generally large generators, which
has stationary armatur but rotating field) which produces AC
power only.

Answer / george

alternator is also a generator, it is called alternator from the word alternating current (alternator carry a.c. only).

ALTERNA-alternating current

TOR- from the word generator

Answer / m.arasumani

Generator produce a.C/d.C its common name
Alternator produce only a.C

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