The Basics of Electric Current

by Christopher Cooper

Overview

A compelling introduction to electric current, this volume investigates the conducting properties of various materials and goes on to describe ways of producing electric currents. It also describes how electricity is used in the home, in industry, and in the world of communications. Aligned to the Common Core science standards, the text explains moving charge, current and stored charge, resistance and power, direct and alternating currents, and electricity from machines, among other subjects. Nine activities help students understand practical applications. A chapter about Thomas Alva Edison honors his electric light bulb invention and the beginning of the electric age.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781477777589
Publisher:	Rosen Publishing Group, Incorporated, The
Publication date:	07/30/2014
Series:	Core Concepts Series
Pages:	96
Sales rank:	414,710
Product dimensions:	7.37(w) x 9.25(h) x 0.50(d)
Age Range:	12 - 17 Years

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Electricity Everywhere 6

Chapter 2 Follow the Flow 8

Chapter 3 Measuring Currents 14

Chapter 4 Conducting Electricity 18

Chapter 5 Using Resistance 26

Chapter 6 Ac and Dc Currents 30

Chapter 7 Steam Machines and Alternative Energy 34

Chapter 8 Electricity Today and Tomorrow 42

Chapter 9 Electricity around the House 46

Chapter 10 Sending Messages with Wires 50

Chapter 11 From One Telephone to Another 54

Chapter 12 Cutting the Wires 58

Chapter 13 Sending Voices Through the Air 60

Chapter 14 The Birth of Television 64

Chapter 15 Biography: Thomas Alva Edison 70

Glossary 85

For More Information 88

For Further Reading 90

Index 91