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Practical Electricity

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ISBN-10: 013243296X

ISBN-13: 9780132432962

Edition: 2nd 1997

Authors: Nigel P. Cook

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Appropriate for low-level or short courses in Direct Current (DC) and Alternating Current (AC) Circuits. From basic electricity through direct current and alternating current circuits, Cook's down-to-earth approach makes the world of electricity come vividly alive. The book builds upon the author's highly praised practical learning approach featuring historical success stories, guided examples, concept analogies, actual circuit applications, device testing, circuit troubleshooting, and much moremaking all coverage student-friendly. This fine-tuned, carefully tested volume meets the needs of those beginning their training or expanding their career skills in electronics today.
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List price: $72.00
Edition: 2nd
Copyright year: 1997
Publisher: Prentice Hall PTR
Publication date: 8/14/1996
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 464
Size: 8.00" wide x 10.50" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 2.288
Language: English

The Fundamentals of Electricity
Voltage and Current
Problem Solver
Introduction
The Structure of Matter
The Atom
Laws of Attraction and Repulsion
The Molecule
Current
Coulombs per Second
The Ampere
Units of Current
Conventional versus Electron Flow
How Is Current Measured?
Voltage
Symbols
Units of Voltage
How Is Voltage Measured?
Fluid Analogy of Current and Voltage
Current Is Directly Proportional to Voltage
Conductors
Conductance
Insulators
The Open, Closed, and Short Circuit
Open Circuit (Open Switch)
Open Circuit (Open Component)
Closed Circuit (Closed Switch)
Short Circuit (Shorted Component)
Review
Resistance and Power
Genius of Chippewa Falls
Introduction
What Is Resistance?
The Ohm
Ohm's Law
The Ohm's Law Triangle
Current Is Proportional to Voltage
Current Is Inversely Proportional to Resistance
Conductors and Their Resistance
Physical Resistance Formula
Temperature Effects on Conductors
Maximum Conductor Current
Conductor and Connector Types
Energy, Work, and Power
Power
Calculating Energy
Calculating Power
Measuring Power
The Kilowatt-Hour
Review
Resistors
At the Core of Apple
Introduction
Resistor Types
Fixed-Value Resistors
Variable-Value Resistors
How Is Resistance Measured?
Resistor Coding
General-Purpose and Precision Color Code
Other Resistor Identification Methods
Power Dissipation Due to Resistance
Filament Resistor
Testing Resistors
Review
Direct-Current Electronics
Direct Current (DC)
The First Computer Bug
Introduction
Source and Load
Direct-Current Sources
Mechanically Generated DC: Mechanical[right arrow]Electrical
Thermally Generated DC: Heat[right arrow]Electrical
Optically Generated DC: Light[right arrow]Electrical
Magnetically Generated DC: Magnetic[right arrow]Electrical
Chemically Generated DC: Chemical[right arrow]Electrical
Electrically Generated DC
Equipment Protection
Fuses
Circuit Breakers
Switches
Protoboards
Review
Series DC Circuits
The First Pocket Calculator
Introduction
Components in Series
Current in a Series Circuit
Resistance in a Series Circuit
Voltage in a Series Circuit
Fixed Voltage Divider
Variable Voltage Divider
Power in a Series Circuit
Maximum Power Transfer
Troubleshooting a Series Circuit
Open Component in a Series Circuit
Component Value Variation in a Series Circuit
Shorted Component in a Series Circuit
Review
Parallel DC Circuits
An Apple a Day
Introduction
Components in Parallel
Voltage in a Parallel Circuit
Current in a Parallel Circuit
Resistance in a Parallel Circuit
Two Resistors in Parallel
Equal-Value Resistors in Parallel
Power in a Parallel Circuit
Troubleshooting a Parallel Circuit
Open Component in a Parallel Circuit
Shorted Component in a Parallel Circuit
Component Value Variation in a Parallel Circuit
Summary of Parallel Circuit Troubleshooting
Review
Series--Parallel DC Circuits
The Christie Bridge Circuit
Introduction
Series- and Parallel-Connected Components
Total Resistance in a Series--Parallel Circuit
Voltage Division in a Series--Parallel Circuit
Branch Currents in a Series--Parallel Circuit
Power in a Series--Parallel Circuit
Five-Step Method for Series--Parallel Circuit Analysis
Series--Parallel Circuits
Loading of Voltage-Divider Circuits
The Wheatstone Bridge
Troubleshooting Series--Parallel Circuits
Open Component
Shorted Component
Resistor Value Variation
Review
Alternating-Current Electronics
Alternating Current (AC)
The Laser
Introduction
The Difference between DC and AC
Why Alternating Current?
Power Transfer
Information Transfer
Electrical Equipment or Electronic Equipment?
AC Wave Shapes
The Sine Wave
The Square Wave
The Rectangular or Pulse Wave
The Triangular Wave
The Sawtooth Wave
Measuring and Generating AC Signals
The AC Meter
The Oscilloscope
The Function Generator and Frequency Counter
Review
Capacitance and Capacitors
Back to the Future
Introduction
Capacitor Construction
Charging and Discharging a Capacitor
Charging a Capacitor
Discharging a Capacitor
The Unit of Capacitance
Factors Determining Capacitance
Dielectric Breakdown and Leakage
Capacitors in Combination
Capacitors in Parallel
Capacitors in Series
Types of Capacitors
Variable-Value Capacitors
Coding of Capacitance Values
Alphanumeric Labels
Capacitive Time Constant
DC Charging
DC Discharging
AC Charge and Discharge
Phase Relationship between Capacitor Current and Voltage
Review
Capacitive Circuits, Testing, and Applications
Let's Toss for It!
Introduction
Capacitive Reactance
Series RC Circuit
Voltage
Impedance
Phase Angle or Shift ([theta])
Power
Parallel RC Circuit
Voltage
Current
Phase Angle
Impedance
Power
Testing Capacitors
The Ohmmeter
The Capacitance Meter or Analyzer
Applications of Capacitors
Combining AC and DC
The Capacitive Voltage Divider
RC Filters
The RC Integrator
The RC Differentiator
Review
Electromagnetism and Electromagnetic Induction
The Great Experimenter
Introduction
Electromagnetism
Atomic Theory of Electromagnetism
DC, AC, and the Electromagnet
Magnetic Terms
Applications of Electromagnetism
Electromagnetic Induction
Faraday's Law
The Weber
Applications of Electromagnetic Induction
Review
Inductance and Inductors
The Wizard of Menlo Park
Introduction
Self-Induction
The Inductor
Factors Determining Inductance
Inductors in Combination
Inductors in Series
Inductors in Parallel
Types of Inductors
Fixed-Value Inductors
Variable-Value Inductors
Inductive Time Constant
DC Current Rise
DC Current Fall
AC Rise and Fall
Inductive Reactance
Series RL Circuit
Voltage
Impedance (Z)
Phase Shift
Power
Parallel RL Circuit
Current
Phase Angle
Impedance
Power
Testing Inductors
Open
Complete or Section Short
Applications of Inductors
RL Filters
RL Integrator
RL Differentiator
Review
Transformers
Woolen Mill Makes Minis
Introduction
Mutual Inductance
Basic Transformer
Transformer Loading
Transformer Ratios and Applications
Turns Ratio
Voltage Ratio
Power and Current Ratio
Impedance Ratio
Windings and Phase
Transformer Types
Fixed Turns Ratio Transformers
Variable Turns Ratio Transformers
Transformer Ratings
Testing Transformers
Open Primary or Secondary Winding
Complete Short or Section Short in Primary or Secondary Winding
Review
Resistive, Inductive, and Capacitive (RLC) Circuits
The Fairchildren
Introduction
Series RLC Circuit
Impedance
Current
Voltage
Phase Angle
Power
Parallel RLC Circuit
Voltage
Current
Phase Angle
Impedance
Power
Resonance
Series Resonance
Parallel Resonance
Applications of RLC Circuits
Low-Pass Filter
High-Pass Filter
Bandpass Filter
Band-Stop Filter
Review
Appendixes
Answers to Self-Test Evaluation Points
Answers to Odd-Numbered Problems
Index