Car Repair 101: How Well Do You Know the Fixes Your Car Needs?
Which element of a car's electrical system changes mechanical energy into electrical power to supply the vehicle's electrical parts?
Correct Incorrect The alternator is an essential part of a vehicle’s electrical system, responsible for charging the battery and powering the electrical components when the engine is running. Unlike the battery, which stores electrical energy, the alternator generates it from the mechanical motion of the engine. Fun fact: before alternators became standard, generators performed this function, but alternators are more efficient and dependable.