Part 1 Direct current1 Basic physical concepts 3Atoms 3Protons, neutrons, and the atomic number 4Isotopes and atomic weights 4Electrons 5Ions 5Compounds 9Molecules 10Conductors 11Insulators 11Resistors 13Semiconductors 14Current 15Static electricity 15Electromotive force 16Nonelectrical energy 18Quiz 192…
ContentsPreface viiAcknowledgements ixAbout this book xiChapter 1 Applying health and safety regulations and working practices 1Chapter 2 Applying environmental legislation and environmental technology systems 33Chapter 3 Organizing the work environment 47Chapter 4 Planning, preparing and…
1. Introduction to Solar Power in Building Design Solar power has become one of the most promising renewable energy sources, especially in the construction and architectural fields. The concept of incorporating solar energy into buildings,…
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List of the Learning Circuits vA Note to the Reader ixI Resistors, Capacitors, and Voltage 12 Inductors, Transformers, and Resonance 413 Introduction to Semiconductors 814 More Semiconductor Circuits 1195 Feedback and IC Amplifiers 1516 IC…
Acknowledgments ……………………………………………………………………xixIntroduction…………………………………………………………………………….xxProject 0: Getting Started………………………………………………………. 2Part 1: LEDsProject 1: Pushbutton-Controlled LED………………………………… 22Project 2: Light Dimmer ………………………………………………………….. 28Project 3: Bar Graph ………………………………………………………………. 34Project 4: Disco Strobe Light ………………………………………………. 39Project 5: Plant Monitor ………………………………………………………. 45Project 6: Ghost…
IntroductionChapter I – First Things First: An Introduction to Circuit EngineeringChapter II – The Anatomy of a CircuitChapter III – Resistance Isn’t FutileChapter IV – It’s Time to Measure the Electric Flow in a CircuitChapter…
ContentsPreface xixPart 1 Direct current1 Basic physical concepts 3Atoms 3Protons, neutrons, and the atomic number 4Isotopes and atomic weights 4Electrons 5Ions 5Compounds 9Molecules 10Conductors 11Insulators 11Resistors 13Semiconductors 14Current 15Static electricity 15Electromotive force 16Nonelectrical energy 18Quiz…