Technician A says that a 100 amp alternator can draw as much as 7 horsepower from the engine.Technician B says that an alternator is switched in and out of its effective cycle by the voltage regulator.Who is correct?
A) Technician A only
B) Technician B only
C) Both A and B
D) Neither A nor B

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Technician A is correct because a 100 amp alternator can indeed draw a significant amount of horsepower from the engine, with estimates around 5 to 10 horsepower, making 7 horsepower a reasonable figure. Technician B is also correct because the voltage regulator controls the alternator's output by switching its field circuit on and off, effectively regulating the alternator's charging cycle.

Technician a Says That a 100 Amp Alternator Can Draw