Introduction to Electricity: Basic AC/DC, Resistors, Capacitors, and More

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The forum discussion centers around finding a suitable introductory textbook on electronics, specifically targeting basic concepts such as AC/DC, current, charge, voltage, resistors, series/parallel circuits, Ohm's Law, capacitors, and semiconductor devices. Participants emphasize the need for a resource that is accessible at a high school level, avoiding overly rigorous texts like "The Art of Electronics." Recommendations include exploring recent threads on the Electrical Engineering forum for suitable beginner-friendly books.

PREREQUISITES
  • Basic understanding of electrical concepts such as voltage and current
  • Familiarity with circuit components like resistors and capacitors
  • Knowledge of series and parallel circuit configurations
  • Introduction to semiconductor devices including diodes and transistors
NEXT STEPS
  • Research introductory electronics textbooks suitable for high school students
  • Explore online resources on basic AC/DC principles
  • Learn about Ohm's Law and its applications in circuit design
  • Investigate practical circuit building techniques using breadboards
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This discussion is beneficial for high school students, educators, and anyone seeking a foundational understanding of electronics without delving into advanced physics or complex theories.

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Hello, I am looking for a basic introductory textbook on electronics. Since it's introductory, nothing too rigorous required.
Topics:
Basic AC/DC introduction
Current, Charge, Voltage
Resistors
Series/Parallel circuits
Ohm's Law
Capacitors
Semiconductor devices (diodes, doping, impurities, N-P type, transistors etc)
Building a circuit (how they work, printed circuit boards)
Hopefully something on breadboards

Once again, an introduction so "Art of electronics" and similar are WAY too advanced. Thanks.
 
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WannabeFeynman said:
Hello, I am looking for a basic introductory textbook on electronics. Since it's introductory, nothing too rigorous required.
Topics:
Basic AC/DC introduction
Current, Charge, Voltage
Resistors
Series/Parallel circuits
Ohm's Law
Capacitors
Semiconductor devices (diodes, doping, impurities, N-P type, transistors etc)
Building a circuit (how they work, printed circuit boards)
Hopefully something on breadboards

Once again, an introduction so "Art of electronics" and similar are WAY too advanced. Thanks.

I'm surprised that you find the AoE book too advanced (it really does start with the basics), but that's fine. Here's a recent short thread from the EE forum that mentions a couple intro-type electronics books:

https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=731156

:smile:
 
Really, what is mean is a high school level introduction, not the physics of it. Thanks, I'll check those.
 

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