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Electricity Demystified, Second Edition Stan Gibilisco

Electricity Demystified, Second Edition By Stan Gibilisco

Electricity Demystified, Second Edition by Stan Gibilisco


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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.

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Electricity Demystified, Second Edition by Stan Gibilisco

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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.

About Stan Gibilisco

Stan Gibilisco is a professional technical writer who specializes in books on electronics and science topics. He is the author of The Encyclopedia of Electronics, The McGraw-Hill Encyclopedia of Personal Computing, and The Illustrated Dictionary of Electronics, as well as over 20 other technical books. His published works have won numerous awards. The Encyclopedia of Electronics was chosen a Best Reference Book of the 1980s by the American Library Association, which also named his McGraw-Hill Encyclopedia of Personal Computing a Best Reference of 1996.

Table 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

Additional information

CIN007177534XG
9780071775342
007177534X
Electricity Demystified, Second Edition by Stan Gibilisco
Used - Good
Paperback
McGraw-Hill Education - Europe
20120316
384
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
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