MEC-113 Electrical Systems
Electrical Systems is a study of the basic electrical components in a complex mechatronics systems. Topics covered include electrical safety, basic functions and physical properties of electrical components, building a fundamental understanding of electrical current and how to quantify it, working with electrical units; use of Ohm's law, use of electrical measuring equipment, series and parallel circuits, resistance and voltage drop within circuits, the role of magnetism in electrical equipment operation, an introduction to AC power, transformers, DC and AC motors, motor controls, and electrical sensors.
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