Designed to give readers the “building blocks” of electricity concepts, the sequence of topics and practical applications in this book will provide a solid foundation in electron theory and movement, direct-current series circuits, parallel circuits, series-parallel circuits, voltage line drops, rotating machinery fundamentals, and more! Electricity 1: Devices, Circuits and Materials, 9th Edition follows the same user-friendly approach that made previous editions so effective, while incorporating updates based on the 2008 National Electrical Code®. Featuring current industry terminology, photographs of commonly used electrical equipment, and sample problems with solutions, this is an ideal choice for a first course in basic electricity, house wiring, or commercial installations.

Features:

• A reader-friendly orientation to electrical principles is supplemented with detailed diagrams for visually-enhanced learning
• Real-world coverage includes modern applications of power installations, various types of electrical conductors and wire sizes, and present-day electrical devices and materials
• Current troubleshooting methods are explored to help develop critical-thinking skills
• Problems and solutions at the end of each unit help readers assess their understanding of essential concepts while helping to identify topics requiring further review

Table of Contents:

• 1 Introduction
• 2 Electron Theory and Ohms law
• 3 Series Circuits
• 4 Parallel Circuits
• 5 Series-Parallel Circuits
• 6 Electrical Energy and Power
• 7 Batteries
• 8 Electrical Conductors and Wire Sizes
• 9 Voltage Drop Across Conductors
• 10 Summary Review of Units 1-9
• 11 Magnets and Magnetic Fields
• 12 Electromagnetism
• 13 Generation of Electromotive Force
• 14 Direct-Current Motor Principles
• 15 Summary Review of Units 11-14
• 16 Typical Bell Circuits
• 17 Switch Control of Lighting Circuits
• 18 Wiring Materials
• 19 Remote Control Systems for Lighting Circuits
• 20 Summary Review of Units 16-19