AC Theory

This class builds on your knowledge of Direct Current Fundamentals. You will study the theory of alternating current, transformers and different types of meters used in your job.

Curriculum Outline

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Theory - AC and DC

Cool Magnet Man
This website teaches some of the basics of magnetism and has several experiments you can try, yourself.
http://coolmagnetman.com/magindex.htm

DC Circuits
Ohms Law, Series and Parallel Circuits
http://www.physics.uoguelph.ca/tutorials/ohm/index.html

Transformers
Shows how voltage and number of windings affects transformer output. You must have Java installed to run this.
http://micro.magnet.fsu.edu/electromag/java/transformer/

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