Differentiate Synchronous and Induction Generator

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Problem 3RQ: Would a positive-rotating harmonic or a negative-rotating harmonic be more harmful to an induction...
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Answer the following
a. Differentiate Synchronous and Induction Generator.
b. Why the construction of induction generator is less complicated that
of the synchronous generator.
c. Why is there a separate DC excitation for alternator?

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