An Introduction to the Theory of Electricity: With Numerous Examples (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Lennĉus Cumming

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0365034150 ISBN 13: 9780365034155

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Explore the practical and theoretical foundations of electricity and magnetism.

This comprehensive treatise introduces the forces, fields, and circuits that govern electrical phenomena, from potential and current to the behavior of galvanic cells and Ohm’s law.

Written with clear explanations and historical context, the book combines core theory with worked examples and experiments. It explains how electrical charge moves, how conductors differ in carrying current, and how devices like batteries, condensers, and electrometers operate. You’ll also see how magnetic fields relate to electric circuits and how these ideas form the basis of electrical measurements and technology.

• Fundamental concepts: field of force, potential, equipotential surfaces, and the law of inverse squares.
• Practice with circuits: series and parallel arrangements, internal resistance, and Ohm’s law.
• Voltaic cells and practical batteries, including series and parallel configurations and early electric instruments.
• Introductory treatment of thermo-electricity and the relationship between temperature and electromotive force.

Ideal for readers seeking a solid grounding in the theory and application of electricity, suitable for students, educators, and engineering enthusiasts alike.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0365034150
• ISBN 13: 9780365034155
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 374