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Try this ASVAB-style question.
Choose your answer before opening the explanation. This original practice item is for preparation and does not reproduce an official test question.
Which statement best describes alternator?
- a controlled valve that meters and sprays fuel
- an exhaust device that converts harmful gases into less harmful compounds
- a belt-driven generator that supplies electrical power while the engine runs
- a heat exchanger that transfers engine heat from coolant to air
Reveal answer and explanation
a belt-driven generator that supplies electrical power while the engine runs
alternator is a belt-driven generator that supplies electrical power while the engine runs. The charging system replenishes the battery during operation.