Teach yourself electricity and electronics
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- ISBN: 9780071741354 (pbk.)
- ISBN: 0071741356 (pbk.)
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Physical Description:
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xvii, 734 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm - Edition: 5th ed.
- Publisher: New York : McGraw-Hill, ©2011.
Content descriptions
Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
Formatted Contents Note: | pt. 1. Direct current -- 1. Background physics -- Atoms -- Protons, neutrons, and atomic numbers -- Isotopes and atomic weights -- Electrons -- Ions -- Compounds -- Molecules -- Conductors -- Insulators -- Resistors -- Semiconductors -- Current -- Static electricity -- Electromotive force -- Non-electrical energy -- 2. Electrical units -- The volt -- Current flow -- The ampere -- Resistance and the ohm -- Conductance and the siemens -- Power and the watt -- A word about notation -- Energy and the watt-hour -- Alternating current and the hertz -- Rectification and pulsating direct current -- 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 -- 4. Direct-current circuit basics -- Schematic symbols -- Schematic and wiring diagrams -- Circuit simplification -- Ohm's Law -- Current calculations -- Voltage calculations -- Rule of Significant Figures -- 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 division -- 6. Resistors -- The potentiometer -- The decibel -- Resistor specifications -- 7. Cells and batteries -- Electrochemical energy -- Miniature cells and batteries -- Lead-acid batteries -- Nickel-based cells and batteries -- Photovoltaic cells and batteries -- 8. Magnetism -- Geomagnetism -- Magnetic force -- Magnetic field strength -- Electromagnets -- Magnetic materials -- Magnetic machines. |
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Subject: | Electronics Electricity |
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- 1 of 1 copy available at Kirtland Community College.
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Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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Kirtland Community College Library | TK 7819 .G53 2011 | 30775305504525 | General Collection | Available | - |
Teach Yourself Electricity and Electronics, 5th Edition
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Teach Yourself Electricity and Electronics, 5th Edition
Stan Gibilisco is the author of several important scientific books, including Understanding Einstein's Theory of Relativity and Teach Yourself Electricity and Electronics. While his primary interests are in technical and scientific fields, his passion has always been writing. He has worked as vice president of an electronic company and explains the exciting field of electronics in clear and complete terms. Gibilisco was born on September 26, 1953 in Birmingham, Ala. and educated at the University of Minnesota. (Bowker Author Biography)