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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Other Authors: Wolfson, Richard (Actor)
Format: Electronic Video
Language:English
Published: [San Francisco, California, USA] : The Great Courses, 2014.
Kanopy Streaming, 2019.
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Online Access: Streaming video (Wentworth users only)
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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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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.