Understanding Modern Electronics. Episode 4, AC versus DC.
Examine the nuances of alternating and direct currents, see how transformers use electromagnetic induction to transform voltage levels in AC circuits, and observe the role of diodes and capacitors in regulating current. See how the DC power supplies that charge our cell phones are constructed so tha...
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Format: | Electronic Video |
Language: | English |
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[San Francisco, California, USA] :
The Great Courses,
2014.
Kanopy Streaming, 2019. |
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Streaming video (Wentworth users only) |
Local Note: | Kanopy |
Summary: | Examine the nuances of alternating and direct currents, see how transformers use electromagnetic induction to transform voltage levels in AC circuits, and observe the role of diodes and capacitors in regulating current. See how the DC power supplies that charge our cell phones are constructed so that they convert alternating to direct current. |
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Item Description: | Title from title frames. Film. In Process Record. |
Physical Description: | 1 online resource (streaming video file) (38 minutes): .flv file, sound |
Participant or Performer: | Richard Wolfson. |
Language: | In English. |
Date/Time and Place of an Event Note: | Originally produced by The Great Courses in 2014. |