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Basics of Electricity

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Participants join this course to understand electricity from the basics in a simple and clear way. It helps them connect theory with real components like resistors, LEDs, capacitors, and transformers using easy visuals. This course builds strong fundamentals and confidence for further studies, exams, and electrical careers.

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Basics of Electricity

25 Lectures

289 min

How ELECTRICITY works - working principle
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10 min
Electrical Current Explained - AC DC, fuses, circuit breakers, multimeter, GFCI, ampere
18 min
Voltage Explained - What is Voltage? Basic electricity potential difference
10 min
Ohms Law Explained - The basics circuit theory
10 min
Conventional Current v Electron Flow - Electricity explained
3 min
DC Series circuits explained - The basics working principle
11 min
DC parallel circuits explained - The basics how parallel circuits work working principle
16 min
Diodes Explained - The basics how diodes work working principle pn junction
11 min
Inductors Explained - The basics how inductors work working principle
10 min
How Batteries Work - Battery electricity working principle
19 min
How does an Electric Motor work? DC Motor explained
15 min
How Relays Work - Basic working principle electronics engineering electrician amp
14 min
How Electric Motors Work - 3 phase AC induction motors ac motor
15 min
Transformers Explained - How transformers work
16 min
3 Way Switches Explained - How to wire 3 way light switch
8 min
AC Basics: Learn All About Alternating Current
4 min
How Receptacles Work - The basic working principle explained grounding
7 min
Four Way Switching Explained - How to wire 4 way intermediate light switch
8 min
What is a kWh - kilowatt hour + CALCULATIONS 💡💰 energy bill
6 min
How Alternators Work - Automotive Electricity Generator
18 min
How A Car Battery Works - basic working principle
16 min
Power Factor Explained - The basics what is power factor pf
11 min
Single Phase Electricity Explained - wiring diagram energy meter
10 min
120V 240V Electricity explained - Split phase 3 wire electrician
12 min
Ground Neutral and Hot wires explained - electrical engineering grounding ground fault
11 min

Course details

This video explains the basic principles of electricity in a clear and easy-to-understand way. It begins at the atomic level, showing how electrons move inside atoms and create electric current. The tutorial then explains the difference between conductors and insulators, helping viewers understand why some materials allow electricity to flow while others do not.Next, the video introduces key electrical terms such as voltage, current, and resistance, using simple examples and visuals. These concepts are then connected to real electrical components like resistors, LEDs, capacitors, and transformers. Viewers can see how each component works and why it is important in electrical circuits.Clear animations and visuals are used throughout the video to make complex electrical engineering ideas simple and practical. This makes the video suitable for beginners, students, and anyone new to electricity.

Source: The Engineering Mindset (Youtube)

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Key topics covered

How ELECTRICITY works – working principle
Electrical Current Explained – AC, DC, fuses, circuit breakers, multimeter, GFCI, ampere
Voltage Explained – What is voltage? Basic electricity potential difference
Ohm’s Law Explained – The basics of circuit theory
Conventional Current vs Electron Flow – Electricity explained
DC Series Circuits Explained – The basic working principle
DC Parallel Circuits Explained – How parallel circuits work (working principle)
Diodes Explained – Basics of how diodes work, PN junction, working principle
Inductors Explained – Basics of how inductors work, working principle
How Batteries Work – Battery electricity working principle
How Does an Electric Motor Work? – DC motor explained
How Relays Work – Basic working principle (electronics, engineering, electrician)
How Electric Motors Work – 3-phase AC induction motor
Transformers Explained – How transformers work
3-Way Switches Explained – How to wire a 3-way light switch
AC Basics – Learn all about alternating current
How Receptacles Work – Basic working principle explained, grounding
Four-Way Switching Explained – How to wire a 4-way (intermediate) light switch
What Is a kWh (Kilowatt Hour) – Calculations 💡💰 energy bill
How Alternators Work – Automotive electricity generator
How a Car Battery Works – Basic working principle
Power Factor Explained – Basics of what power factor (PF) is
Single Phase Electricity Explained – Wiring diagram, energy meter
120V / 240V Electricity Explained – Split-phase 3-wire system
Ground, Neutral, and Hot Wires Explained – Electrical engineering, grounding, ground fault

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