Rawlins John Clayton. Basic AC Circuits

2nd edition. — Newnes, 2000. — 552 p.As with the first edition, this textbook is designed for the person continuing a study of basic electricity. It provides the general information, theory, and problem-solving techniques required for an analysis and application of alternating current (ac) circuits — from the simplest to the most complex. Its aim is to help provide a solid foundation for the person interested in learning the concepts and principles of basic electricity and then, if the opportunity arises, in advancing in the studies of physics, electronics, computer science, and engineering. The book is written both as a textbook for classroom students and instructors and as a textbook for individualized learning. It has been written and organized in a way that will help the reader best acquire the knowledge necessary to analyze ac circuits, and to gain a basic understanding of some of the measurement techniques used in such analysis. Each chapter has specific objectives, detailing exactly what the reader should know or be able to do after completing the chapter.Introduction to Alternating Current
AC and the Sine Wave
The Oscilloscope and Its Use
The Sine Wave and Phase
Resistive Circuits
Capacitance
RC Circuit Analysis
Inductance and Transformers
RL Circuit Analysis
RC and RL Time Constants
RLC Circuit Analysis
Phasor Algebra
Complex RLC Circuit Analysis
Resonance