Handbook of Basic Electricity - (Science Learning and Practice) by U S Bureau of Naval Personnel & The Editors of Rea (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

Whether you're a weekend DIY'er or an aspiring or licensed electrician, Basic Electricity covers all the concepts behind how electricity works. It's clear and to the point, and works well as either a great learning tool or refresher.

• Prepared for electrical training courses for U.S. naval personnel, this is a classic practical manual that takes you step-by-step with thorough explanations.
• Generously illustrated with dozens of detailed figures.
• Covers direct-current and alternating-current devices and circuits, as well as magnetism and motors and generators.
• A reliable reference you'll use time and again.

From the Back Cover

REA's Handbook of Basic Electricity The material in this handbook was prepared for electrical training courses. It is a practical manual that enables even the beginner to grasp the various topics quickly and thoroughly. REA's Handbook of Basic Electricity is one of a kind in that it teaches the concepts of basic electricity in a way that's clear, to-the-point, and very easy to understand. It forms an excellent foundation for those who wish to proceed from the basics to more advanced topics. Numerous illustrations are included to simplify learning theories and their applications. Direct-current and alternating-current devices and circuits are explained in detail. Magnetism, as well as motors and generators are described to give the reader a through understanding of them. The Handbook of Basic Electricity is an excellent resource for the layperson as well as licensed electricians.

About the Author

With antecedents that date to 1798, when the United States created a separate Department of the Navy, the U.S. Bureau of Naval Personnel was established in 1942. The bureau exercises oversight responsibility for the Naval Military Personnel Command, Navy Recruiting Command, and Naval Civilian Personnel Center. It administers all personnel matters for the U.S. Navy.

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