Practical Problems in Mathematics for Electricians
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Practical Problems in Mathematics for Electricians

Gain the math skills you need to succeed in the electrical trade with this new edition of Practical Problems in Mathematics for Electricians.

Using the same straightforward writing style and simple, step-by-step explanations that made previous editions so reader-friendly, the eighth edition includes updated illustrations and information for a better learning experience than ever before!

The book begins with basic arithmetic and then, once these basic topics have been mastered, progresses to algebra and then trigonometry. Practical problems with real-world scenarios from the electrical field are used throughout, allowing readers to apply key mathematical concepts at the same time as they are developing an awareness of basic electrical terms and practices.

This is the perfect resource for anyone entering the electrical industry, or simply looking to brush up on the necessary math.

Features:

• Diagrams, charts, and other illustrations have been updated to help readers visualize key concepts
• Multi-step word problems encourage readers to apply what they have learned, allowing them to be active participants in the learning process
• Step-by-step examples ensure a clear understanding of each step is established before moving on to the next one

Contents:

Preface

Section 1 WHOLE NUMBERS
Unit 1 Addition of Whole Numbers
Unit 2 Subtraction of Whole Numbers
Unit 3 Multiplication of Whole Numbers
Unit 4 Division of Whole Numbers
Unit 5 Combined Operations with Whole Numbers

Section 2 COMMON FRACTIONS
Unit 6 Addition of Common Fractions
Unit 7 Subtraction of Common Fractions
Unit 8 Multiplication of Common Fractions
Unit 9 Division of Common Fractions
Unit 10 Combined Operations with Common Fractions

Section 3 DECIMAL FRACTIONS
Unit 11 Addition of Decimal Fractions
Unit 12 Subtraction of Decimal Fractions
Unit 13 Multiplication of Decimal Fractions
Unit 14 Multiplication of Decimal Fractions
Unit 15 Decimal and Common Fraction Equivalents
Unit 16 Combined Operations with Decimal Fractions

Section 4 PERCENTS, AVERAGES, AND ESTIMATES
Unit 17 Percent and Percentage
Unit 18 Interest
Unit 19 Discount
Unit 20 Averages and Estimates
Unit 21 Combined Problems with Percents, Averages, and Estimates

Section 5 POWERS AND ROOTS
Unit 22 Powers
Unit 23 Roots
Unit 24 Combined Operations with Powers and Roots
Unit 25 Metric Measure and Scientific Notation

Section 6 MEASURE
Unit 26 Length Measure
Unit 27 Area Measure
Unit 28 Volume and Mass Measure
Unit 29 Energy and Temperature Measure
Unit 30 Combined Problems in Measure

Section 7 RATIO AND PROPORTION
Unit 31 Ratio
Unit 32 Proportion
Unit 33 Combined Problems with Ratio and Proportion

Section 8 FORMULAS
Unit 34 Representation in Formulas
Unit 35 Rearrangement in Formulas
Unit 36 General Simple Formulas
Unit 37 Ohm’s Law Formulas
Unit 38 Power Formulas
Unit 39 Combined Problems on Formulas

Section 9 TRIGONOMETRY
Unit 40 Right Triangles
Unit 41 Trigonometric Functions
Unit 42 Plane Vectors
Unit 43 Rotating Vectors
Unit 44 Combined Problems in Trigonometry
Unit 45 Number Systems

Appendix
Glossary
Answers to Odd-Numbered Problems

256 Pages - 8-1/2 x 11 in.

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