In an alternator with three generator windings equally spaced around the circle, the windings produce output voltages at
A) 120° out of phase with each other
B) 180° out of phase with each other
C) 90° out of phase with each other
D) 270° out of phase with each other

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In an alternator with three generator windings equally spaced around the circle, the windings are designed to produce output voltages that are 120° out of phase with each other. This configuration allows for a balanced three-phase power output.

In an Alternator with Three Generator Windings Equally Spaced Around