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NAS asked in Science & MathematicsEngineering · 1 decade ago

Electric Help Please?

The alternating current created in an automotive alternator is usually converted to direct current by using

a} diodes

b} transistors

c} integrated circuits

plz do NOT answer if you don't know which one it is, plz explain answer

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  • NJGuy
    Lv 5
    1 decade ago
    Favorite Answer

    Diodes

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    a) diodes. In the form of a bridge rectifier. A diode is an electric gate letting current flow in one direction only.

  • adam w
    1 decade ago

    "Automotive alternators use a set of rectifiers (diode bridge) to convert AC to DC."

    Source(s): http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alternator
  • rscanner
    Lv 6
    1 decade ago

    6 diodes are used to convert the 3-phase AC to DC. See

    http://www.hotkey.net.au/~egel/alternat.htm

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  • John B
    Lv 4
    1 decade ago

    a(diodes), actually usually 4 are used in what is called a full wave bridge rectifier.

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