Alternators in cars: why are they called that and how do they recharge your battery??

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What.. alternates by them to recharge the battery? How is it recharging? In a gas car? While its off? I feel like an idiot!

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Alternators, make AC current, hence they are called alternators. A rectifier is used to convert the current to DV current to charge the battery and provide electrical power for the cars system. The alternator is driven by a pulley from the engine.

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