Understanding Modern Electronics

AC versus DC

Documentary Jun 27, 2014 38 min The Great Courses Signature Collection

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S1 E4: Examine the nuances of alternating and direct currents, see how transformers use electromagnetic induction to transform voltage levels in AC circuits, and observe the role of diodes and capacitors in regulating current. See how the DC power supplies that charge our cell phones are constructed so that they convert alternating to direct current.

Documentary Jun 27, 2014 38 min The Great Courses Signature Collection

TV-PG

Information

Released: 2014
Run Time: 38 min
Rated: TV-PG

Languages

Audio: English (AAC), English (United States)
Subtitles: English (CC)

Accessibility

: Closed captions (CC) refer to subtitles in the available language with the addition of relevant non-dialogue information.