electric circuits

Describes how circuits work, including series, parallel, and short circuits.

Designed to help you learn fundamental electrical concepts and explore their practical applications, this trusted book provides a thorough introduction to various types of alternating current (AC) circuits, as well as key principles such as power, power factor, power factor correction, inductive reactance, capacitive reactance, and impedance. ELECTRICITY 2: DEVICES, CIRCUITS AND MATERIALS, Tenth Edition, maintains the user-friendly style and proven approach while incorporating new material and updates based on the 2011 National Electrical Code. Featuring current industry terminology, photographs of commonly used electrical equipment, and sample problems with solutions, this convenient, affordable book is an ideal choice for anyone interested in mastering basic electricity, including AC power, wiring installation, lighting, and effective troubleshooting.

A collection of essays and illustrations from "The New York Times" that explain how modern technological gadgets work.

Describes the science behind electricity, including generation and transmission.

An introduction to the science of batteries and magnets using simple experiments to demonstrate their properties.

Shows how to make projects with batteries and magnets, including a whizzing plane, a light-up T-shirt, and a magnetic game.

Provides step-by-step instructions for activities that teach about circuits and use household or inexpensive items.

Explains the main scientific principles of electricity and includes experiments to show how it works.

Explains how electrical circuits work by harnessing electric energy into currents. Describes series and parallel circuits.

Diagrams and text introduce the basic components of an electric circuit with step-by-step instructions for building simple open, closed, parallel, and series circuits for hands-on learning.