Practical Electricity - Hardcover

Cook, Nigel P.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 013243296X ISBN 13: 9780132432962

Publisher: Pearson College Div, 1996

B> The book builds upon the author's highly praised practical learning approach featuring historical success stories, guided examples, concept analogies, actual circuit applications, device testing, circuit troubleshooting, and much more. The book integrates motivational historical success stories that detail the people behind the electronics industry and provide interest and encouragement for the material that follows. It includes calculator sequences in all examples to introduce new mathematical procedures. Provides actual circuit examples to help readers connect a topic to the real world. Emphasizes component testing, circuit troubleshooting and test equipment to fully prepare readers for the professional world. This fine-tuned, carefully tested volume meets the needs of readers beginning their training or interested in expanding their career skills in electronics today.

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From basic electricity through direct current and alternating current circuits, Cook's down-to-earth approach makes the world of electricity come vividly alive. The book builds upon the author's highly praised "practical learning approach"-- featuring historical success stories, guided examples, concept analogies, actual circuit applications, device testing, circuit troubleshooting, and much more--making all coverage student-friendly. This fine-tuned, carefully tested volume meets the needs of those beginning their training or expanding their career skills in electronics today.

TO THE STUDENT

The early pioneers in electronics were intrigued by the mystery and wonder of a newly discovered science, whereas people today are attracted by its ability to lend its hand to any application and accomplish almost anything imaginable. If you analyze exactly how you feel at this stage, you will probably discover that you have mixed emotions about the journey ahead. On one hand, imagination, curiosity, and excitement are driving you on, while apprehension and reservations may be slowing you down. Your enthusiasm will overcome any indecision you have once you become actively involved in electronics and realize that it is as exciting as you ever expected it to be.

ORGANIZATION OF THE TEXTBOOK

This textbook has been divided into four basic parts. Chapters 1 through 3 introduce you to the world of electronics and the fundamentals of electricity. Chapters 4 through 7 cover direct current, or dc, circuits and Chapters 8 through 14 cover alternating current, or ac, circuits.

Introduction to Electronics

Part I: The Fundamentals of Electricity
Chapter 1: Voltage and Current
Chapter 2: Resistance and Power
Chapter 3: Resistors

Part II: Direct-Current Electronics
Chapter 4: Direct Current (DC)
Chapter 5: Series DC Circuits
Chapter 6: Parallel DC Circuits
Chapter 7: Series-Parallel DC Circuits

Part III: Alternating-Current Electronics
Chapter 8: Alternating Current (AC)
Chapter 9: Capacitance and Capacitors
Chapter 10: Capacitive Circuits, Testing, and Applications
Chapter 11: Electromagnetism and Electromagnetic Induction
Chapter 12: Inductance and Inductors
Chapter 13: Transformers
Chapter 14: Resistive, Inductive, and Capacitive (RLC) Circuits

The material covered in this book has been logically divided and sequenced to provide a gradual progression from the known to the unknown, and from the simple to the complex.

ANCILLARIES ACCOMPANYING THIS TEXT

The following ancillaries accompanying this text provide extensive opportunity for further study and support:

Laboratory Manual. Co-authored by Nigel Cook and Gary Lancaster, the lab manual offers numerous experiments designed to translate all of the textbook's theory into practical experimentation.
Companion Website, located at http://www.prenhall.com/cook. Numerous interactive study questions are provided on this site to reinforce the concepts covered in the book.
Many of the text's circuits have been rendered in Multisim from Electronics Workbench and are available on the Companion Website.

To complete the ancillary package, the following supplements are essential elements for any instructor using this text for a course:

Instructor's Solutions Manual
Solutions Manual to Accompany Laboratory Manual
PowerPoint™ Transparencies. This CD-ROM includes a full set of lecture presentations as well as transparencies for all schematics appearing in the text.
Test Item File
PH Test Manager

DEVELOPMENT, CLASS TESTING, AND REVIEWING

The first phase of development for this manuscript was conducted in the classroom with students and instructors as critics. Each topic was class-tested by videotaping each lesson, and the results were then evaluated and implemented. This invaluable feedback enabled me to fine-tune my presentation of topics and instill understanding and confidence in the students.

The second phase of development was to forward a copy of the revised manuscript to several instructors at schools throughout the country. Their technical and topical critiques helped to mold the text into a more accurate form.

The third and final phase was to class-test the final revised manuscript and then commission the last technical review in the final stages of production.

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