An introduction to electrical science. (2018)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Adrian Waygood.
• Authors: Waygood, Adrian
• Contents: Foreword. Introduction. SI Systems of Measurements. Electrical Schematic and Wiring Diagrams. The 'Electron Theory' of Electricity. Electric Current. Potential and Potential Difference. Resistance. Resistors. Conductors and Cables. Effect of Temperature-Change upon Resistance. Ohm’s Law of Constant Proportionality. Series, Parallel, & Series-Parallel Circuits. Electrical Measurements. Cells and Batteries. Internal Resistance. Energy, Work, Heat, and Power. Magnetism. Electromagnetism. Magnetic Circuits. Electromagnetic Induction. Motor Principle. Transformers. Capacitance. Capacitors. Geometry and Trigonometry Revision for A.C. Introduction to Alternating Current. Series Alternating-Current Circuits. Power in Alternating-Current Circuits. Parallel Alternating-Current Circuits. Summary of Equations Derived from Phasor Diagrams. Power-Factor Improvement. Balanced Three-Phase A.C. Systems. Index.
• Edition: Second edition
• Publisher Details: London : Routledge
• Publication Date: 2018
• Extent: 1 online resource, illustrations (black and white, and colour)
• Subjects: 621.31913; Electric currents, Alternating; Electrons; Electrical engineering
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781351190411; 9781351190428; 9781351190404; 9781351190435
• Related ISBNs: 9780815391821; 9780815391814
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