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Electricity and Wheels (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Ralph A. Richardson

 
9781330256961: Electricity and Wheels (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

See how electricity drives the modern car and fuels everyday life, from ignition to lights and beyond.

Electricity and Wheels explains the core ideas behind the car’s electrical system in plain terms. It traces how energy moves from gasoline to power, lights, and accessories, and shows how discoveries in magnetism, electricity, and chemistry shaped the automobile as we know it. The book blends simple experiments, practical explanations, and real-world examples to make these concepts easy to grasp.

Designed for readers who want a clear picture of how a vehicle uses electricity, this edition covers the generator, starter, ignition, lights, and controls. It also links broad scientific ideas—like voltage, current, and energy—to everyday driving experiences, helping you understand why the electrical system is the car’s heart.

  • How energy changes form, from chemical energy in gasoline to electrical energy and back to motion.
  • What drives the ignition spark, charging the battery, and lighting the road at night.
  • Basic definitions of power, work, voltage, and amperage in an easy, relatable way.
  • Real-world driving tips tied to the behavior of spark plugs, switches, and the distributor.

Ideal for readers of nonfiction about science and technology, or anyone curious about how the electric system makes a car go.

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