Elementary Electronics physics resources?

In summary, current refers to the flow of electric charge, voltage is the potential difference between two points, and resistance is the opposition to the flow of current. Power in an electrical circuit is calculated by multiplying voltage and current, or using the formula P=VI. Ohm's law states that current is directly proportional to voltage and inversely proportional to resistance, and it is commonly used in electronic circuits. AC circuits have a continuously changing direction of current flow while DC circuits have a constant direction. Transistors are semiconductor devices used to amplify or switch electronic signals, controlled by applying a small current to the base.
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Hello,

Could anyone suggest me some good resource for the elementary electronics physics.

Book name or really good link online

I want to get the knowledge of electric current, potential, field..and so on

Thanks!
 
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There are many excellent resources available for learning about elementary electronics physics. Some popular books on the subject include "Introduction to Electric Circuits" by James A. Svoboda and Richard C. Dorf, "Fundamentals of Electric Circuits" by Charles K. Alexander and Matthew N. O. Sadiku, and "Principles of Electric Circuits" by Thomas L. Floyd.

If you prefer online resources, some great options include the Khan Academy's "Electricity and Magnetism" course, the MIT OpenCourseWare "Electricity and Magnetism" course, and the HyperPhysics website from Georgia State University. These resources offer interactive lessons, practice problems, and other helpful materials for learning about electric current, potential, and fields.

I would also recommend checking out some popular YouTube channels, such as Physics Girl and MinutePhysics, for fun and engaging videos on elementary electronics physics concepts. And don't forget to utilize your local library for access to even more books and online resources on this topic! Good luck with your studies.
 

1. What is the difference between current, voltage, and resistance?

Current refers to the flow of electric charge, measured in units of amperes (A). Voltage is the potential difference between two points, measured in units of volts (V). Resistance is the opposition to the flow of current, measured in units of ohms (Ω).

2. How do I calculate the power in an electrical circuit?

Power is calculated by multiplying the voltage by the current, or by using the formula P=VI. The unit of power is watts (W).

3. What is Ohm's law and how is it used in electronics?

Ohm's law states that the current through a conductor is directly proportional to the voltage and inversely proportional to the resistance. It is commonly used in electronic circuits to calculate the relationship between voltage, current, and resistance.

4. What is the difference between AC and DC circuits?

AC (alternating current) circuits have a continuously changing direction of current flow, while DC (direct current) circuits have a constant direction of current flow. AC is typically used for long-distance power transmission, while DC is used for electronic devices.

5. What is a transistor and how does it work?

A transistor is a semiconductor device that is used to amplify or switch electronic signals. It has three layers of material - the collector, base, and emitter - and can be controlled by applying a small current to the base, allowing for larger currents to flow between the collector and emitter.

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