Christopher Cooper

The Basics of Electric Current Christopher Cooper

Brief Description: "A compelling introduction to electric current, this volume investigates the conducting properties of various materials and goes on to describe ways of producing electric currents. It also describes how electricity is used in the home, in industry, and in the world of communications. Aligned to the Common Core science standards, the text explains moving charge, current and stored charge, resistance and power, direct and alternating currents, and electricity from machines, among other subjects. Nine activities help students understand practical applications. A chapter about Thomas Alva Edison honors his electric lightbulb invention and the beginning of the electric age"--Marc Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 88-89) and index.; A compelling introduction to electric current, this volume investigates the conducting properties of various materials and goes on to describe ways of producing electric currents. It also describes how electricity is used in the home, in industry, and in the world of communications. Aligned to the Common Core science standards, the text explains moving charge, current and stored charge, resistance and power, direct and alternating currents, and electricity from machines, among other subjects. Nine activities help students understand practical applications. A chapter about Thomas Alva Edison honors his electric lightbulb invention and the beginning of the electric age--; Provided by publisher.; Grades 7-12. Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Electricity Everywhere -- Chapter 2. Follow the Flow -- Chapter 3. Measuring Currents -- Chapter 4. Conducting Electricity -- Chapter 5. Using Resistance -- Chapter 6. Ac and Dc Currents -- Chapter 7. Steam Machines and Alternative Energy -- Chapter 8. Electricity Today and Tomorrow -- Chapter 9. Electricity around the House -- Chapter 10. Sending Messages with Wires -- Chapter 11. From One Telephone to Another -- Chapter 12. Cutting the Wires -- Chapter 13. Sending Voices Through the Air -- Chapter 14. The Birth of Television -- Chapter 15. Biography: Thomas Alva Edison -- Glossary -- For More Information -- For Further Reading -- Index.