Teach yourself algebra for electric circuits

Kenneth Jenkins, Ken Jenkins9780071381826, 0071381821

Practical math to help you plan, design, and problem-solve electric circuitsThe ideal tool for upgrading career-enhancing math skills, Teach Yourself Algebra for Electronic Circuits helps you learn the methods that support today’s technological growth and innovation. Author Ken Jenkins has put together a genuinely user-friendly tutorial. Every chapter is a self-contained unit, making it easier to find the answers you want and learn at your own pace – without flipping through pages, looking for connections or background. Learn or upgrade your skills with:* Self-teaching text, complete with worked-out questions/solutions and final exams*Math that goes beyond elementary algebra, without the burden of heavy-duty calculus you don’t need* Circuit-focused applications, illustrations, and examples* Special help with the algebra of logic and matrices*Hundreds of practical problems with detailed solutions throughout the book* Over 300 illustrations to help you learn quickly and easily

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Table of contents :
Contents……Page 9
CHAPTER 1 Electric Charge and Electric Field. Potential Difference……Page 15
CHAPTER 2 Electric Current. Ohm’s Law. Basic Circuit Configurations……Page 29
CHAPTER 3 Determinants and Simultaneous Equations……Page 52
CHAPTER 4 Basic Network Laws and Theorems……Page 72
CHAPTER 5 Sinusoidal Waves. rms Value. As Vector Quantities……Page 90
CHAPTER 6 Algebra of Complex Numbers 114……Page 128
CHAPTER 7 Inductance and Capacitance……Page 150
CHAPTER 8 Reactance and Impedance. Algebra of ac Networks……Page 165
CHAPTER 9 Impedance Transformation. Electric Filters……Page 201
CHAPTER 10 Magnetic Coupling. Transformers. Three-Phase Systems……Page 241
CHAPTER 11 Matrix Algebra. Two-Port Networks……Page 291
CHAPTER 12 Binary Arithmetic. Switching Algebra……Page 338
CHAPTER 13 The Digital Processor. Digital Filters……Page 371
Appendix……Page 415
Solutions to Problems……Page 454
Index……Page 565