Practical Electricity

Cook, Nigel P.

ISBN 10: 0130420476 / ISBN 13: 9780130420473

Published by Pearson College Div, 2001

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Practical Electricity
• Publisher: Pearson College Div
• Publication Date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0130420476
• ISBN 13: 9780130420473
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Condition: Acceptable
• Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included
• Book Type: book

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Synopsis

Covering everything from basic electricity through direct current circuits, this interesting and enlightening book uses a practical learning approach that features historical success stories, guided examples, concept analogies, actual circuit applications, device testing, circuit troubleshooting, and much more. Offers complete coverage on the fundamentals of electricity, direct current electronics, and alternating-current electronics. Highlights key historical milestones by industry entrepreneurs, and introduces readers to the electronics industry by detailing the product development process and the responsibilities of different technician job types. Shows readers how to collect circuit facts in an easy-to-read table that enables them to clearly see the total and individual current, voltage, resistance and power values and relationships, and provides an extensive analysis on component testing, circuit troubleshooting, and test equipment operation. Includes step-by-step examples, multi-colored illustrations, and industry photographs throughout. For general readers in electronics technology, including those beginning their training or seeking to expand their existing career skills.

From the Back Cover

Practical Electricity, Second Edition, is the first of the "Practical Series" texts by Nigel P Cook. It is designed for a one-semester course in DC/AC Circuits. The previous edition has been used in a variety of settings vocational/technical programs, community colleges, and four-year universities: The text's flexibility derives from its practical and clear approach to the fundamentals of DC/AC Electricity. For programs that offer an Electronic Devices course following the DC/AC Circuits course, Practical Electronics, Second Edition, is also recommended.

Features of the text include:

• Four-color text design and artwork to help students visualize key concepts.
• Review questions at the end of each chapter subsection to reinforce topics.
• Realistic art renderings of circuits and electronic equipment to bridge the lecture and laboratory experience.