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How Receptacles Work - The basic working principle explained grounding
How Receptacles Work. In this video we look at how receptacles work, the different parts, how to wire a receptacle, how to control a switched receptacle, split circuit receptacles as well as how the ground wire works.
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How Inverters Work - Working principle rectifier
How inverters work. In this video we take a look at how an inverter works to convert direct current (DC) into Alternating current (AC). Inverters are used increasingly throughout industry as well as building services HVAC systems to...
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Ground Wire Explained
Ground wire explained. What is the purpose of the ground wire, what does it connect to, when is it used, why is it used.
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Ground Rod Explained
What is a ground rod used for? what does it connect to. Find out in this video.
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Ground Neutral and Hot wires explained - electrical engineering grounding ground fault
Ground neutral and hot wires explained. In this video we look at the difference and purpose of the ground wire, the hot wire and the neutral wire in a north american residential electrical system. We look at ground faults, GFCI, current,...
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Electrical Motor Connections
Electrical Motor Connections. How electric motors work, electrical motor connections explained, star delta wye electrical connections on three phase motors. 3ph motor. Learn how they work and why they are used from the basics....
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Circulating Pump Basics - How a pump works HVAC heating pump working principle
Circulating pump and heating pumps explained. In this video we look at circulating pumps used in hot water and heating systems to understand the main parts as well as how they work. We cover applications of circulating pumps, why they're...
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AC Voltage Calculation - Vrms Vmax Frequency
Learn how AC voltage varies with AC since wave and how to calculate the Vrms root mean squared, vmax, peak voltage, the frequency and voltage of different countries.
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AC Electrical Generator Basics - How electricity is generated
Electrical generator basics. Learn the basic operation of an electrical generator, learn how magnets are used to generate electricity in a coil of wire. We then cover 3 phase three phase electricity and briefly the star configuration in...
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120V 240V Electricity explained - Split phase 3 wire electrician
How 120V / 240V electricity is distributed from the power station and to your property. We look at how it is connected to power domestic appliances as well as the main components such as the electricity meter, main service panel, main...
One Minute History
133 Tesla Edison and the Alternating Current - One Minute History
In 1884, engineer Nikola Tesla was hired by Thomas Edison’s Headquarters in New York City. Tesla idolized Edison, but the two had one fundamental disagreement; Edison favored DC, Direct Current, in which electricity flows in one...
Neuro Transmissions
I have insomnia. This neurotech says it can cure me.
Would you shock your brain to cure your insomnia? How about your depression or anxiety? What if you could do it in the comfort of your own home with a hand-held device? That’s what cranial electrotherapy stimulation, or CES, proposes to...
Flipping Physics
Introduction to Conventional Current and Direct Current with an Example Problem
An introduction to Conventional Current and Direct current. Includes conventional current direction and dimensions. We even talk about the Bohr model of the atom. And, of course, an example problem where we figure out current and the...
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Production of Electromagnetic Waves from Atoms and Nuclei
The video discusses the production of electromagnetic waves from atoms and nuclei. It covers different examples of producing radio waves, microwaves, x-rays, gamma rays, infrared radiation, visible light, and ultraviolet light. The video...
Visual Learning Systems
Understanding Electrical Current
This video explains the differences between alternating current and direct current, and how they flow in different directions. This video is part of the 11-part series, Electromagnetism.
One Minute History
The Rift Between Tesla and Edison - One Minute History_4K
In 1884, engineer Nikola Tesla was hired by Thomas Edison’s Headquarters in New York City. Tesla idolized Edison, but the two had one fundamental disagreement; Edison favored DC, Direct Current, in which electricity flows in one...
Visual Learning Systems
Understanding Current Direction
This video explains the two main ways electrons can flow through a wire: direct current (DC) and alternating current (AC). This video is part of the 14-part series, Current Electricity.
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How Microphones and Speakers Work: Electromagnetic Induction and Motor Effects
This video explains how microphones and speakers work by using electromagnetic induction and motor effects, respectively. The video goes on to describe the inner workings of a microphone, which includes a conducting coil attached to a...
The Backyard Scientist
Making Plasma, Microwaving grapes --- SMS#2
Plasma, like solid liquid and gas is considered a state of matter. Plasma is ionized gas, and can be created by applying energy to a gas, like electromagnetic or electrical energy like this transformer. As you can see it puts out an...
Visual Learning Systems
Introduction to Transformers
This video explains the concept and composition of transformers, which are devices that can increase or decrease the voltage of an alternating current. It uses the example of transformers found on telephone poles to illustrate how they...
FuseSchool
Alternators and Dynamos
Alternators and Dynamos | Magnetism | Physics | FuseSchool This video is all about alternators and dynamos. They both use magnetic fields to produce electric power. Ships, cars and motorbikes use alternators to charge their batteries....
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Variable Frequency Drive Basics
Variable Frequency Drives Explained - VFD basics. In this video we take a look at variable frequency drives to understand how they work in electrical engineering and power electronics. We look at where and why to use a VFD or VSD,...
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Types of Speakers and How They Work
This video explains how speakers convert electrical signals into sound waves through the movement of a coil and diaphragm. It also mentions various types of speakers, from large ones used in theaters to smaller ones found in everyday...