E
ngineers understand the
importance of electricity
and electrical power and
the role they play in our
everyday lives. As future
engineers you should know
what is meant by voltage,
electric current,and know the
difference betweendirectand
alternating current. Yo u
should also know the various
sources of electricity and
understand how electricity is
generated.
12
CHAPTER
ELECTRIC CURRENT AND
RELATED PARAMETERS
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