Summary

• Description:

  The PDF document comprises Grade 10 Electrical Technology Strand 1 Fundamentals of Electrical Technology Notes. The MS Word version is also available upon your request.

  The document covers the following strands, sub-strands, and topics:

  • Strand 1.0: Fundamentals of Electrical Technology
    • Sub-strand 1.1: Introduction to Electrical Technology
      • Importance of Electrical Technology in Society (Domestic, Industrial, Communication, Healthcare, and Transportation applications).
      • Career Opportunities in the Electrical Technology Field (Electrical Wireman, Engineer, Fitter, Telecommunications Technician, Power Plant Technician, and Appliance Repair Technician).
      • Safety Regulations and Stakeholders (Personal Protective Equipment, Workplace Safety Rules, and Roles of Government, Employers, and Workers).
    • Sub-strand 1.2: D.C Electric Circuits
      • Properties of Resistors in D.C. Circuits (Definition, Types of Resistors, and Color Code).
      • Analyzing D.C. Circuits using Circuit Laws (Ohm's Law and Kirchhoff's Laws).
      • Resistor Networks (Series and Parallel Circuits).
      • Troubleshooting D.C. Circuits (Open Circuit, Short Circuit, Dry Joints, and Loose Terminals).
      • Practical Applications in Automotive and Electronics.
    • Sub-strand 1.3: Capacitors and Capacitance
      • Principle of Operation (Construction and Dielectric).
      • Characteristics of Capacitive Circuits (Capacitance and Charging Curve).
      • Selecting Capacitors (Capacitance Value, Voltage Rating, and Types).
      • Series and Parallel Connection of Capacitors.
      • Applications (Smoothing, Timing, and Motor Start).
    • Sub-strand 1.4: Cells and Batteries
      • Principle of Operation (Anode, Cathode, and Electrolyte).
      • Types of Cells (Primary and Secondary Cells).
      • Connecting Cells (Series and Parallel Battery Arrays).
      • Battery Charging and Maintenance.
      • Safe Disposal of Batteries.
• File Size:

  1.67 MB
• Length:

  22 pages
• Category:

  Lesson Notes
• Level:

  Grade 10
• Subject:

  ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY
• Posted By:

  Caleb_Peter

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