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Add some SPARK to your study of ELECTRICITY
Having trouble understanding the fundamentals of electricity? Problem solved! Electricity Demystified , Second Edition, makes it shockingly easy to learn the basic concepts.
Written in a step-by-step format, this practical guide begins by covering direct current (DC), voltage, resistance, circuits, cells, and batteries. The book goes on to discuss alternating current (AC), power supplies, wire, and cable. Magnetism and electromagnetic effects are also addressed. Detailed examples and concise explanations make it easy to understand the material. End-of-chapter quizzes and a final exam help reinforce key concepts.
It's a no-brainer! You'll learn about:
Ohm's Law, power, and energy
Kirchhoff's Laws
Electrochemical energy
Electricity in the home
Protecting electronic equipment
Electromagnetic interference
Practical magnetism
Simple enough for a beginner, but challenging enough for an advanced student, Electricity Demystified , Second Edition, powers up your understanding of this essential subject.
List of contents
PART I: DIRECT CURRENT
1. A Circuit Sampler
2. Charge, Current, Voltage, and Resistance
3. Ohm's Law, Power, and Energy
4. Simple DC Circuits
5. Cells and Batteries
Test: Part I
PART II: ALTERNATING CURRENT
6. What is Alternating Current
7. Electricity in the Home
8. Electrical Power Supplies
9. Wire and Cable
Test: Part II
PART III: MAGNETISM
10. What is Magnetism
11. Electromagnetic Effects
12. Practical Magnetism
Test: Part III
Final Exam
Answers to Quizzes, Tests, and Final Exam
Appendix: Schematic Symbols
Suggested Additional Reading
Index
About the author
Stan Gibilisco is a professional technical writer who specializes in books on electronics and science topics. He has authored or coauthored dozens of books. He has worked as a radio broadcast station technician, as a radio-frequency designer, and as a magazine editor.
Summary
The second edition of this bestselling beginner electricity title, written by prolific and popular author on the topic, contains all-new quiz and exam questions and is even more aligned with standard electricity curricula.
