Introduction to Basic Electricity

Fundamentals of basic electricity

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Course curriculum

1. Introduction to basic electricity
2. Re-cap
3. Untitled quiz
1. Subatomic particles: protons, neutrons, electrons as well as Charge and mass of each particle
2. Re-cap
1. What is the role of protons and neutrons in the nucleus
2. Re-cap
1. What is the role of Electrons' distribution in energy levels (shells) and Valence electrons and their significance
2. Re-cap
1. What is the Definition of electric charge and Types of electric charge: positive and negative
2. Re-cap
1. How atoms become charged: gaining or losing electrons, as well as the Formation of ions: cations and anions
2. Re-cap
1. What is the Definition of electric current and the units of electric current (Amperes)
2. Re-cap
3. Untitled quiz
1. What is the means for differentiating between conductors and insulators? Giving examples of common conductors and insulators.
2. Re-cap
1. Explaining and understanding voltage as electric potential difference. Examples of measuring voltage (Volts)
2. Re-cap
1. What is the definition of resistance and the factors affecting resistance: material, length, cross-sectional area, and temperature
2. Re-cap
1. An overview of basic circuit elements: resistors, capacitors, inductors, and more Understanding their roles in a circuit
2. Untitled quiz
1. What is the purpose of resistors in a circuit Resistor color code and calculating resistance
1. Capacitance and its unit (Farads) How capacitors store and release charge
1. Inductance and its unit (Henrys) as well as how inductors store and release energy
1. Ohm's Law
2. Untitled quiz
1. circuits and focus on series circuits.
1. Understanding parallel circuits Calculating total resistance, current, and voltage in parallel circuits
1. Basic safety rules for handling electricity Proper use of tools and equipment
1. Common issues in circuits and their diagnosis Step-by-step troubleshooting techniques
1. Recap of Key Concepts Learned in the Course:
1. Quiz for retention

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Introduction to Basic Electricity

Course curriculum

Module 1: Understanding Atoms and Electricity

1.2 Structure of an Atom

1.3 The Nucleus

1.4 Electron Cloud and Energy Levels

1.5 Electric Charge

1.6 Electric Charge and Atoms

Module 2: Basics of Electric Circuits 2.1 Electric Current

2.2 Conductors and Insulators

2.3 Voltage (Electric Potential)

2.4 Resistance

Module 3: Introduction to Circuit Components 3.1 Introduction to Circuit Components

3.2 Resistors

3.3 Capacitors

3.4 Inductors

Module 4: Ohm's Law and Simple DC Circuits 4.1 Ohm's Law

4.2 Series Circuits

4.3 Parallel Circuits

Module 5: Safety Precautions and Basic Troubleshooting 5.1 Electrical Safety Precautions

5.2 Troubleshooting Basic Circuits

Conclusion

Final Quiz on the Basics of Electricity:

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