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How Electricity Works Ken Brewer MCOMM 520

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How Electricity Works

Ken BrewerMCOMM 520

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Electric sources

• Generator – Converts mechanical energy into electrical engergy

• Battery – Chemical Energy Generates Electricity

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Stepping Down• Power Station – Sub Station – Step Down

Transformer – Service Panel

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Using Electricity

• Service Panel to 120V outlets in your home

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Electronics

• DC Power Supply converts 120VAC to DC

• Electronics = less than 1 amp (1 amp can kill you)

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Ohm’s Law

• V = I x R

• R = V/I

• I = V/R