Trigonometry and Single Phase AC Generation for Electricians

by Chad Flinn

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To understand electrical theory, it is important to have a grasp of trigonometry. Whether we are talking about single phase or polyphase power, trigonometry is a key concept. This textbook, divided into three sections, provides easy-to-understand and enjoyable lessons on trigonometry, vectors and AC generation for those training and working as electricians.

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Publisher
British Columbia Institute of Technology
Subjects
Workforce, Electronics Technology
Licence
CC BY 4.0, as LibreTexts states it
Who can read
Tweens profiles and older, judged from its title and subjects

Contents

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  1. Front Matter
  2. TitlePage
  3. InfoPage
  4. Table of Contents
  5. Licensing
  6. 1: Trigonometry
  7. 1.1: Angles
  8. 1.2: Triangles
  9. 1.3: Pythagoras
  10. 1.4: Naming Right Triangle Sides
  11. 1.5: Trigonometry Functions
  12. 1.6: Power and Impedance Triangles
  13. 2: Vectors
  14. 2.1: A Vector Primer
  15. 2.2: Quadrants
  16. 2.3: Polar vs. Rectangular Form
  17. 2.4: Vector Addition
  18. 3: AC Generation
  19. 3.1: Electromagnetic Induction
  20. 3.2: The Alternator
  21. 3.3: How a Waveform Is Generated
  22. 3.4: AC Waveform Analysis
  23. 3.5: Frequency and Alternators
  24. Back Matter
  25. Index
  26. Index
  27. Glossary
  28. Detailed Licensing