Schaum's Outline of Basic Electricity [Paperback]

Milton Gussow (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0070252408 | ISBN-13: 978-0070252400 | Publication Date: May 1, 1983 | Edition: 1

Students need no prior knowledge of electricity to gain a broad and deep understanding with this book. Numerous easy-to-follow examples­­illustrated with diagrams­­demonstrate the operation and application of electric circuits. To assure practicality, the problems are presented in terms of commonly used voltages and current ratings, and they cover circuits and equipment typical of those found in today's electrical systems.

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Master basic electricity with Schaum's­­the high-performance study guide. It will help you cut study time, hone problem-solving skills, and achieve your personal best on exams!

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If you don't have a lot of time but want to excel in class, this book helps you:

• Brush up before tests
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• Get the big picture without spending hours poring over lengthy textbooks

Schaum's Outlines give you the information your teachers expect you to know in a handy and succinct format­­without overwhelming you with unnecessary details. You get a complete overview of the subject. Plus, you get plenty of practice exercises to test your skill. Compatible with any classroom text, Schaum's let you study at your own pace and reminds you of all the important facts you need to remember­­fast! And Schaum's are so complete, they're perfect for preparing for graduate or professional exams.

Inside, you will find:

• 640 solved problems covering every aspect of basic electricity courses, with step-by-step solutions
• Hundreds of additional practice problems, with answers supplied
• Clear explanations of basic electrical theory and applications
• Helpful diagrams of circuits and systems
• Easy-to-understand coverage of induction, capacitance, resistance, and more!

If you want top grades and thorough understanding of basic electricity, this powerful study tool is the best tutor you can have!

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Product Details

• Paperback: 448 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill; 1 edition (May 1, 1983)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0070252408
• ISBN-13: 978-0070252400
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.2 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #611,761 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars There's a 2nd edition about to be released!, October 25, 2006

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This is a good book for electronics technicians who want to cover the basics of electricity that they would need in their assembly and test work. The first chapter is even a pretty good one on the very basic essence of electricity itself. However, this book was first published in 1983, and much has changed in the field of electronics/electricity technician work since that time. Thus, it might be worthwhile to wait and purchase the second edition which is already past due (Sept. 2006) for release. This older edition talks a great deal about the basics of electricity, wiring, basic calculations of current and voltage, and the use of various forms of instrumentation. This is definitely not something that engineers would benefit from. The exercises in many cases are "fill in the blank" type, and most calculations are extremely simple, requiring no more than a knowledge of the rules which the book provides and also of basic arithmetic.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Price. Great Book!, April 15, 2011

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Another book I had to buy this for one of my classes as an ME. Actually, this was for an ECE lab. The bookstore on campus sold it for almost twice as much. Great deal. Great price!

4.0 out of 5 stars Good basic knowledge of electricity, January 18, 2007

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This book was very helpful in giving me a basic knowledge of electricity, although it doesn't show the proof of the formulas it introduces, but as it entitles to give a basic knowledge of electricity to the reader it could have been very confusing if it was written otherwise.