Unit 15: Electrical Circuits and
Their Applications
Assignment 2: AC/DC
, Contents:
SECTION 1: AC and DC:
Ac and DC production
Flemings right and left hand rule
Split ring in DC motor
Capacitor
Oscilloscope graphs for AC and DC
RMS value and why it is preferred over Peak value
SECTION 2: Effects of AC and DC electricity on the human
physiology:
Ac and Dc affect on body
Skin resistance
Safe levels of DC
Heart response to electric shock
SECTION 3: National Grid:
Ac production
High voltage vs. Low voltage
SECTION 4: Using AC and DC electricity around the home:
RCCB and ELCB
Double insulation
Fuses and maintenance circuits
, DC charging
Dangers and inbuilt safety
SECTION 5: Using AC and DC electricity in the industry:
Advantages and Disadvantages of Alternating current
Advantages and Disadvantages for Direct current
Risk Assessment for working in industry or educational lab
Their Applications
Assignment 2: AC/DC
, Contents:
SECTION 1: AC and DC:
Ac and DC production
Flemings right and left hand rule
Split ring in DC motor
Capacitor
Oscilloscope graphs for AC and DC
RMS value and why it is preferred over Peak value
SECTION 2: Effects of AC and DC electricity on the human
physiology:
Ac and Dc affect on body
Skin resistance
Safe levels of DC
Heart response to electric shock
SECTION 3: National Grid:
Ac production
High voltage vs. Low voltage
SECTION 4: Using AC and DC electricity around the home:
RCCB and ELCB
Double insulation
Fuses and maintenance circuits
, DC charging
Dangers and inbuilt safety
SECTION 5: Using AC and DC electricity in the industry:
Advantages and Disadvantages of Alternating current
Advantages and Disadvantages for Direct current
Risk Assessment for working in industry or educational lab
