Understanding Basic Electricity: A Non-Technical Introduction for Everyone

Finally, a concise,interesting, and clearly written book which explains electricity to readers whodon’t have a technical background. All examples and situations discussed arerelated to the home. This book is intended for all persons, from curious youngteens to adults who want to have a better understanding of this important powersource. Irwin Math\'s book will give the ordinary person without a technicalbackground a general idea of what electricity is, how it is produced, how weuse and measure it, as well as the dangers involved with its misuse. A previoustechnical understanding of electricity is absolutely not necessary, and thebook does not contain any complicated mathematics. Only one simpleeasy-to-understand formula is provided -- no more!! The information given will also allow the layperson to begin to understand and even troubleshoot faulty devices, make simplerepairs (often saving money in the process) and approach electricity with therespect it deserves. By carefully reading the chapters one will not only attaina good basic knowledge of electricity but be able to talk to an electrician,when necessary, knowing and understanding pretty much what he or she isexplaining.