‘MODULE 3. ELECTRICAL FUNDAMENTALS.
Bi wlectron Theory
Structure and distribution of eleccl charges within: atoms, molecules,
Molecular strate of conductors, semiconductors and insulators
$82 Static Electricity and Conduction
Staley and distin of electrostatic charges
letrstatic as ofatracton and repulsion
Unis of charge, Coulomb's Law;
‘Conduction af electri insalis,lquids, gases and 2 vacuum
4:3 Hectic! Terminology
‘The follwing terms, their waite and factors affecting thems potential
Aiterence, electromative force, vollage, current, esistance, conductance,
‘harm conventional curent ow electron fo.
224 Generation of lecticty
Production of electricity by the flowing methods: ght, heat. ction,
pressure chemical ation magnetism and moton.
5 DCSources of Blectricity
‘Conswuction abasic hemical action of primary cl secondary calls, ad
edeels nickel cami cells ther allie celle
(Cel connected in series and paral Interal resistance and is effect on 2
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‘onstruction, materials and operation of thermocouples;
Operation ofphato-el
6 pccircats
‘Ohms Law, irchos Voltage and Current Laws:
Caleuations using the above aston esstance, voltage and current
Sigilicance ofthe tena resistance of supply
587 Resistance/Resistor
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Resistance and affecting fico
Spec esistance
Resistor color code, values and tolerances, prefered values, wattage
ratings
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Calelation of total resistance using series, pall and series parallel
‘eombintons
‘Operation and use of potentiometers and hearts;
‘Operation of Wheustone Bridge.
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Positive and negative temperature coefcent conductance:
Fae resistors stably, oierance an liitatons, method of onstruction,
Vanable resistors, thermistor, voltage dependent estos
Construction of potentiometers and rheostas:
0 Power
Powe, workand energy (kinetic and potent);
Dissipation of power byaresston
Caeuations involving power workand ener.
29 capactance/Capacttor
‘Operation and function of capacor;
actors affecting capactance area of plates distance between pats. umber
‘of plates deectic and detect constant woking vate vaage rang
Capactor types, construction and fncion;
{apactor colour coding:3.10 Magnetism
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“Theory of magnet:
Properties ofa magnet
‘Acton ofa magnet suspended inthe Earth's magnetic el
Magnetistion and demagnetiston
Magnetic shielding
Varios types of magnetic materia:
Electromagnets coustruction and principles of operation
Hand clasp rules to determine: magnetic Feld around current carying
conductor
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Magnetomotive force, eld strength, magnetic Mux density, permeability
hysteresis lop, een, coerce force reluctance, saturation pot eddy
currents:
Precaudons for care and storage of magnets.
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