In an alternator, the stationary armature is called what?

• A. Rotor
• B. Armature
• C. Field winding
• D. Stator

Answer: (D)

In an alternator, the winding where the output voltage is generated sits with the machine’s stationary part. That stationary assembly is called the stator. The rotating part carries the magnetic field (field winding), which creates the rotating magnetic flux that induces voltage in the stator windings. So the stationary armature windings are housed in the stator, making it the correct term.