Question

What is the difference between a dynamo and a generator?

Answer 1

Answer:

Dynamos and Generators convert mechanical rotation into electric power.

Dynamo - a device that makes direct current electric power using electromagnetism. It is also known as a generator, however the term generator normally refers to an "alternator" which creates alternating current power.

Generator - normally this term is used to describe an alternator which creates AC power using electromagnetism.

Answer 2

Dynamo is a device that makes DC electric power using electromagnetism.

Whereas generator is a device that creates AC power.