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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.

Is this course for you?

You should take this if

  • You work in Automotive
  • You're a Electrical professional
  • You want to build skills in Engineering & Design, Project Management
  • You prefer self-paced learning you can revisit

You should skip if

  • You need a different specialisation outside Electrical
  • You need live interaction with an instructor

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

Course content

The course is readily available, allowing learners to start and complete it at their own pace.

25 lectures4 hr 49 min

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