Phasing
Single phase:
- The AC output of a single winding Alternator
Multi phase:
- The AC output of a multiple winding Alternator
Three phase:
- The AC output of a multiple windings alternator
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Two Sine waves of voltage 90 degrees out of phase (two phases)

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Three Phase Alternators (120 degrees out of phase)
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Voltage and Current in a Resistive AC Circuit
- In a AC circuit of pure resistance OHM’s Law applies
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