Posted on 7/27/2022
Every car owner has experienced getting into their car and turning the ignition, but the car won't start. When a car does not start, it is a battery or alternator issue. The alternator and the battery are equally important to the car's charging system as none can function without the other. It helps to know the difference between the two parts: Definition A battery is a device that produces electricity by transforming chemical energy into electrical energy. An alternator refers to a machine that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy. Though both produce electrical energy, there are some differences between them. A battery produces DC power while an alternator produces AC power which means the battery will be used for DC loads and the alternator for AC loads. A battery uses chemical reactions, while an alternator does not. Moreover, an alternator has moving parts, whereas a battery does not. A significant difference between an alternator and a battery is that the l ... read more