First Principles of Electrical Engineering: Being an Attempt to Provide an Elementary Book for Those Who Are Intending to Enter the Profession of Electrical Engineering (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

C. H. W. Biggs

9780332947235: First Principles of Electrical Engineering: Being an Attempt to Provide an Elementary Book for Those Who Are Intending to Enter the Profession of Electrical Engineering (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0332947238 ISBN 13: 9780332947235

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Master the fundamentals of electrical engineering with clear, practical explanations.

This classic introductory text guides beginners through essential concepts like voltage, current, resistance, and the tools engineers use to measure and control electrical systems. With step‑by‑step demonstrations of instruments such as ammeters, voltmeters, and Wheatstone bridges, it makes complex ideas approachable for new students and professionals alike.

This edition emphasizes hands‑on understanding of how circuits behave, how to calculate pressure and current, and how various components interact in real machines. It blends theoretical groundwork with practical design considerations, helping readers connect principles to everyday electrical engineering work.

Foundational definitions and units, including Ohm’s law and practical measurement methods
How instruments like ammeters and voltmeters work, plus cautions about heating and resistance
Introduction to Wheatstone bridges, resistance boxes, and methods for determining unknown resistances
Early discussions of armatures, dynamos, commutators, and the basics of electrical power generation

Ideal for readers new to the field or anyone seeking a solid primer on the core ideas that underpin electrical engineering, from measurement to machine design.

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