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Trigonometry and Single Phase AC Generation for Electricians
To understand electrical theory, it is important to have a grasp of trigonometry. Whether we are talking about single phase or polyphase power, trigonometry is a key concept. This textbook, divided into three sections, provides easy-to-understand and enjoyable lessons on trigonometry, vectors and AC generation for those training and working as electricians.
- Author
- Chad Flinn
- Publisher
- British Columbia Institute of Technology
- Source
- LibreTexts
- License
- CC BY
- Language
- EN
Contents· 18 sections
- 01: Trigonometry
- 1.01: Angles
- 1.02: Triangles
- 1.03: Pythagoras
- 1.04: Naming Right Triangle Sides
- 1.05: Trigonometry Functions
- 1.06: Power and Impedance Triangles
- 02: Vectors
- 2.01: A Vector Primer
- 2.02: Quadrants
- 2.03: Polar vs. Rectangular Form
- 2.04: Vector Addition
- 03: AC Generation
- 3.01: Electromagnetic Induction
- 3.02: The Alternator
- 3.03: How a Waveform Is Generated
- 3.04: AC Waveform Analysis
- 3.05: Frequency and Alternators