USCG USCG Electrical
Set 1 • Question #3 of 142
Launch Interactive Practice Room Brushless generators are designed to operate without the use of __________.
A
brushes
B
slip rings
C
commutators
D
all of the above
✓ Correct Answer
USCG NMC Regulatory Explanation
Brushless AC generators eliminate slip rings, brushes, and commutators by using an internal AC exciter on the same shaft whose output is converted to DC by rotating rectifiers to supply the main field directly.
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