| Edition |
Fourth edition. |
| Description |
xvi, 699 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Part 1. Direct Current -- 1. Basic Physical Concepts -- Atoms -- Protons, Neutrons, and Atomic Numbers -- Isotopes and Atomic Weights -- Electrons -- Ions -- Compounds -- Molecules -- Conductors -- Insulators -- Resistors -- Semiconductors -- Current -- Static Electricity -- Electromotive Force -- Nonelectrical Energy -- 2. Electrical Units -- Volt -- Current Flow -- Ampere -- Resistance and the Ohm -- Conductance and the Siemens -- Power and the Watt -- Word about Notation -- Energy and the Watt-Hour -- Other Energy Units -- Alternating Current and the Hertz -- Rectification and Pulsating Direct Current -- Safety Considerations in Electrical Work -- Magnetism -- Magnetic Units -- 3. Measuring Devices -- Electromagnetic Deflection -- Electrostatic Deflection -- Thermal Heating -- Ammeters -- Voltmeters -- Ohmmeters -- Multimeters -- FET Voltmeters -- Wattmeters -- Watt-Hour Meters -- Digital Readout Meters -- Frequency Counters -- Other Meter Types -- 4. Direct-Current Circuit Basics -- Schematic Symbols -- Schematic and Wiring Diagrams -- Voltage/Current/Resistance Circuits -- Ohm's Law -- Current Calculations -- Voltage Calculations -- Resistance Calculations -- Power Calculations -- Resistances in Series -- Resistances in Parallel -- Division of Power -- Resistances in Series-Parallel -- 5. Direct-Current Circuit Analysis -- Current through Series Resistances -- Voltages across Series Resistances -- Voltage across Parallel Resistances -- Currents through Parallel Resistances -- Power Distribution in Series Circuits -- Power Distribution in Parallel Circuits -- Kirchhoff's First Law -- Kirchhoff's Second Law -- Voltage Divider Networks -- 6. Resistors -- Purpose of the Resistor -- Fixed Resistors -- Potentiometer -- Decibel -- Resistor Specifications -- 7. Cells and Batteries -- |
| Subject |
Electronics.
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Electricity.
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| ISBN |
0071459332 alkaline paper |
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9780071459334 alkaline paper |
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