“Effective Electricity Principles and Circuit Analysis Language” by Dr. Arnold J. Lasko is a very thorough and easy to understand book on electricity. This book was written primarily for students with little or no electrical experience, to give them a basic understanding of electrical circuits and its principles. It is very informative and easy to read. “This text is designed so that students without any prior knowledge of electricity can acquire an in-depth understanding of electrical circuits and its principles.” – Dr. Arnold J. Lasko, Electrical Engineering, Colorado State University
The book contains nine easy to understand chapters and the first two chapters cover the basics of how electricity is present and transferred. Parts of a circuit are explained using current symbols as well as their connections to one another. Parts of the present day electrical system are illustrated with pictures as well as explanations of the different kinds of electrical conductors.
The nine chapters include: The Characteristics of Electrical Current, What Is Electricity? Circuit Analysis Terminology, A brief History of Electricity, Principles of Electricity, A Practical Look at AC and DC, AC Electric Motors and DC Motors, Waveform Analysis, RF and Electricity, The Electric Field, Waves, The Fundamental Laws of Physics, The Influence of Gravity, Momentum, Conservation Laws, and Apparent Motion. This book is not only a great introduction to electric current, but also a great text for a study on the various topics related to electric and magnetic fields. The next chapter “Principles of Power Transfer” provides a thorough description of the relationship between power and current. The final chapter “Apparent Motion” explains the concept of apparent motion and its connection to the conservation laws of electricity.
The following chapters explain the characteristics of voltage and current. Parts of the electromagnetic spectrum are discussed. Power, resistance, and conductors are introduced and explained. There is a detailed discussion on how to convert voltage to current and how to transfer that current to different voltages.
An excellent explanation of how power is created and transferred to other electric sources by using alternating current is given in the following chapter. The law of electricity is explained and a comparison is made between electricity and magnetism. The difference between the two is that magnetism affects only one polarity while electricity affects all types of polarity. In the following paragraph, an explanation is made on why the current in a circuit is equal to the voltage across conducting devices. An improved graphical demonstration is then given which shows the relation between voltage and current.
After this introductory part on electricity, chapters that describe electricity in greater detail are included. The principles of electricity are discussed starting with the law of continuity. The main focus of these chapters is on explaining how electricity progresses from point A to point B, and how this progression is affected by resistance and the passage of time. The power principle is another important principle which relates voltage to current. It is described in the next chapter.
The concept of power and voltage is further discussed in the following chapter, which looks closely at the relationship between power and current. It explains in detail how electricity is formed when two magnets are forced to oppose each other and the distance increases as the poles repel and the distance decreases as the poles join together. Another method of creating electricity involves the direct conversion of kinetic energy into electrical energy.
After reading through this short explanation about electricity principles, you will be able to understand why certain devices work and why others do not. This knowledge can then be applied directly to real world applications and help you make better choices in your day-to-day life. There are many different theories and models of electricity transfer that are currently being researched and developed. Understanding electricity at a fundamental level is important for future scientists and engineers. With a basic knowledge of electricity, you can learn how to conduct yourself more efficiently at home, the workplace, and anywhere else you might need electricity. To help you better understand electricity, you can also take a look at some of the links below which will give more information.