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M03-B1B2-Electrical Fundamentals

Figure 1-1. A water molecule.
Figure 1-1. A water molecule.
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Figure 1-2. Periodic table of elements.
Figure 1-2. Periodic table of elements.
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Figure 1-3. Hydrogen atom.
Figure 1-3. Hydrogen atom.
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Figure 1-4. Oxygen atom.
Figure 1-4. Oxygen atom.
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Figure 2-1. Lightning is a natural occurrence of static electricity.
Figure 2-1. Lightning is a natural occurrence of static electricity.
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Figure 2-2. Reaction of like and unlike charges.
Figure 2-2. Reaction of like and unlike charges.
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Figure 2-3. Direction of electric field around positive and negative charges.
Figure 2-3. Direction of electric field around positive and negative charges.
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Figure 2-4. Field around two positively charged bodies.
Figure 2-4. Field around two positively charged bodies.
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Figure 2-5. Even distribution of charge on metal disk.
Figure 2-5. Even distribution of charge on metal disk.
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Figure 2-6. Charge on a hollow sphere.
Figure 2-6. Charge on a hollow sphere.
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Figure 2-7. Charge on irregularly shaped objects.
Figure 2-7. Charge on irregularly shaped objects.
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Figure 2-8. Charging by contact.
Figure 2-8. Charging by contact.
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Figure 2-9. Charging a bar by induction.
Figure 2-9. Charging a bar by induction.
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Figure 3-1. Prefixes and symbols for multiples of basic quantities.
Figure 3-1. Prefixes and symbols for multiples of basic quantities.
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Figure 3-2. Difference of pressure.
Figure 3-2. Difference of pressure.
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Figure 3-3. The relation between volts, current, and ohms passing through a conductor (wire).
Figure 3-3. The relation between volts, current, and ohms passing through a conductor (wire).
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Figure 3-4. Electron movement.
Figure 3-4. Electron movement.
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Figure 3-5. Per Coulomb's law; the closer two charges are, the stronger the force between them.
Figure 3-5. Per Coulomb's law; the closer two charges are, the stronger the force between them.
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Figure 3-6. Conventional flow theory versus electron flow theory.
Figure 3-6. Conventional flow theory versus electron flow theory.
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Figure 4-1. The operation of a solar cell.
Figure 4-1. The operation of a solar cell.
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Figure 4-2. A typical thermocouple sensor and receiving device.
Figure 4-2. A typical thermocouple sensor and receiving device.
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Figure 4-3. Piezoelectric materials when squeezed generate an electrical field.
Figure 4-3. Piezoelectric materials when squeezed generate an electrical field.
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Figure 4-4. In this standard galvanic cell, electrons can flow through a wire and do electrical work.
Figure 4-4. In this standard galvanic cell, electrons can flow through a wire and do electrical work.
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Figure 4-5. A simple generator converts mechanical energy and magnetism into electrical energy.
Figure 4-5. A simple generator converts mechanical energy and magnetism into electrical energy.
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Figure 5-1. Primary cell; a common household battery.
Figure 5-1. Primary cell; a common household battery.
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Figure 5-2. Lead-acid cell construction.
Figure 5-2. Lead-acid cell construction.
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Figure 5-3. Non-spill battery vent plug.
Figure 5-3. Non-spill battery vent plug.
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Figure 5-4. Connection of storage battery.
Figure 5-4. Connection of storage battery.
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Figure 5-5. A battery quick-disconnect assembly.
Figure 5-5. A battery quick-disconnect assembly.
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Figure 5-6. Hydrometer (specific gravity readings).
Figure 5-6. Hydrometer (specific gravity readings).
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Figure 5-7. Battery charging methods.
Figure 5-7. Battery charging methods.
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Figure 5-8. The charge and discharge cycle of a NiCad battery.
Figure 5-8. The charge and discharge cycle of a NiCad battery.
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Figure 5-9. A 28 volt lithium ion battery designed for turbine aircraft capable of 44 ampere hours of power.
Figure 5-9. A 28 volt lithium ion battery designed for turbine aircraft capable of 44 ampere hours of power.
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Figure 5-10. The wiring pattern of series versus parallel circuits.
Figure 5-10. The wiring pattern of series versus parallel circuits.
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Figure 5-11. A typical photocell and its components; this one with a resistance of 200KΩ when dark to 10KΩ when exposed to light
Figure 5-11. A typical photocell and its components; this one with a resistance of 200KΩ when dark to 10KΩ when exposed to light
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Figure 6-1. Simple DC circuit.
Figure 6-1. Simple DC circuit.
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Figure 6-2. Simple DC circuit with additional resistor.
Figure 6-2. Simple DC circuit with additional resistor.
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Figure 6-3. Example of three resistors in series.
Figure 6-3. Example of three resistors in series.
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Figure 6-4. Voltage sources in series add algebraically.
Figure 6-4. Voltage sources in series add algebraically.
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Figure 6-5. Voltage sources add algebraically; one source reversed.
Figure 6-5. Voltage sources add algebraically; one source reversed.
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