Car Repair 101: How Well Do You Know the Fixes Your Car Needs?
Which part helps charge the car’s battery while the engine operates?
Correct Incorrect The alternator plays a key role in a car’s electrical system by converting mechanical energy into electrical energy, which charges the battery and powers electrical components when the engine is running. If the alternator fails, the car’s battery will rapidly lose charge, resulting in power loss. Alternators replaced generators in the 1960s, becoming standard in vehicles.