By excess I mean after it has gone and lost some zap through the some wiring, and I do know it depends on how far it travels.
2006-09-21 12:10:01 · 4 answers · asked by The Question Man 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
Sorry I meant How slow can it go and still make electrictity i know they are restricted.
2006-09-21 12:15:03 · update #1
There are different styles of alternators. The ones that are made for heavy loads like police cars and taxis that idle a lot have a winding that puts out a lot of amperage at low RPM. The usual car ones are made to put out enough amperage to keep the battery charged at anything over near 750RPM engine speed (slow idle).
2006-09-21 12:18:27 · answer #1 · answered by Rich Z 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the alternator starts generating electricity as soon as it starts to spin but it is designed to reach a certain voltage output by the time it reaches a certain RPM. the regulator circuit controls the output.
2006-09-21 12:21:27 · answer #2 · answered by oldguy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am sorry but your generator want generate any extra juice if it is working right. It will generate just what u need to charge the battery if it did continue charging it will burn up your generator.
2006-09-21 12:14:21 · answer #3 · answered by JOHNNIE B 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It has controls so that it doesnot go beyond 18 Volts
2006-09-21 12:12:45 · answer #4 · answered by Dr M 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋