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Understanding Basic Electricity
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No matter which profession or hobby you want to pursue in the electrical or electronics field, it is vital to understand the basics of electricity. Studying the basics of electricity will give you insight into the essential components of electricity and their effects on electric circuits. This free online course is designed to train you on the behaviour of DC and AC circuits, as well as the relationships between critical elements of electricity.
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Understanding Basic Electricity
Explore the critical elements of electricity and their relationships with one another, in this free online course.
No matter which profession or hobby you want to pursue in the electrical or electronics field, it is vital to understand the basics of electricity. Studying the basics of electricity will give you insight into the essential components of electricity and their effects on electric circuits. This free online course is designed to train you on the behaviour of DC and AC circuits, as well as the relationships between critical elements of electricity.
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Module 1
6 Lessons
Introduction to Basic Electricity
This module, Introduction to Basic Electricity, establishes the fundamentals of electricity and the behaviours of direct current (DC) and alternating current (AC) circuits.
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1.Learning Outcomes
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2.Fundamentals of Electricity
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3.Electrical Units and Ohm’s Law
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4.Basics of Direct Current (DC) Circuits
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5.Basics of Alternating Current
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6.Lesson Summary
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Module 2
6 Lessons
Basic Electricity Components and Precautions
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Module 3
1 Lessons
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