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"A fresh look at electricity and its powerful role in life on Earth. When we think of electricity, we likely imagine the energy humming inside our home appliances or lighting up our electronic devices-or perhaps we envision the lightning-streaked clouds of a stormy sky. But electricity is more than an external source of power, heat, or illumination. Life at its essence is nothing if not electrical. The story of how we came to understand electricity's...
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Nikola Tesla was a genius who revolutionized how the world looks at electricity. During college, his professors explained that it was impossible to design an engine without commutators or brushes. Tesla was unconvinced that such was necessary or even particularly desirable. It was then that Tesla began his work on the rotating field motor that ultimately gave birth to the modern age. In May of 1888, Tesla delivered his lecture "A New System of Alternating...
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Nikola Tesla was a genius, who revolutionized how the world looks at electricity. In 1893, he patented an electro-mechanical oscillator as a steam-powered electric generator. By his own account, one version of the oscillator caused an earthquake in New York City in 1898, for which it was, accorded the moniker, "Tesla's earthquake machine."
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Nikola Tesla was one of history's greatest scientists, and though he is best known for his pioneering work with electricity, the fact that he is mostly remembered solely for that actually does a disservice to his legacy. Born a Serb in the Austrian Empire, Tesla came to the United States and worked in a laboratory for none other than the Wizard of Menlo Park, Thomas Edison. It was through his work on behalf of Edison that Tesla flourished and became...
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In the following I shall consider three exceptionally interesting errors in the interpretation and application of physical phenomena which have for years dominated the minds of experts and men of science. 1. The Illusion of the Axial Rotation of the Moon. 2. The Fallacy of Franklin's Pointed Lightning-Rod. 3. The Singular Misconception of the Wireless. Tesla is well known for his inventions, speeches and articles, many of which are readily available....
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Albert Einstein characterized the work of James Clerk Maxwell as the "most profound and the most fruitful that physics has experienced since the time of Newton." Max Planck went even further, declaring that "he achieved greatness unequalled," and Richard Feynman asserted that "From a long view of the history of mankind - seen from, say, ten thousand years from now - there can be little doubt that the most significant event of the nineteenth century...
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Un maker es un artesano digital, un entusiasta que utiliza nuevas herramientas para transformar sus propias ideas en proyectos concretos. Este libro recoge la experiencia de makers expertos que comparten sus conocimientos para ayudar a otros makers a llevar a cabo el maravilloso viaje hacia el (re)descubrimiento del construir.
El movimiento de los makers, las impresoras 3D y Arduino han suscitado un nuevo interés por la electrónica. Cada vez más...
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From Alexander Graham Bell to Steve Jobs, creative thinkers have revolutionized the way we communicate. Come aboard a young inventor's time machine as he explores the history of the telephone, one fraction at a time! By integrating math and literacy skills, this math reader makes learning fractions simple, relevant, and fun, and the real-world examples of problem solving allow students to explore the concepts in meaningful ways. Text features such...
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Voltage is defined as the force that makes electrons flow. Meanwhile, the unit of electrical force is called the volt. In this book, you will also learn about the alternating current (AC), the direct current (DC), and the alternator. Expect to read technical descriptions to facilitate a more thorough understanding of how electricity works.
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Electricity flows if a positive terminal and a negative terminal are completely connected. That's the most basic information there is about the structure of electrical circuits. However, this book will take you deeper into the topic. It will also discuss the difference between closed and open circuits. It will also explain, who a short circuit is called as such.
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At the end of this book, you should be able to identify electricity as the flow of electrons. How do electrons move? What causes them to move? Further reading would yield terms like static electricity and electric potential energy. This book will only give you an introduction to the world of electrons and electricity, but it's a good start.
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Primarily, this book will teach you the difference between conductors and insulators. You will also learn the mechanics of each, as well as some examples. Knowing what conductors and insulators is the first step to ensuring electrical safety. You would know which to hold and which not to hold without protective equipment. Read and learn more about electricity.
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The purpose of this educational book is to teach your child the importance of electricity. However, unlike the school's official textbooks, this book contains just the right blend of text and images to facilitate self-paced learning. Use this book to complement classroom-based education.
18) All About Drones
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Explores the fascinating world of drones. With colorful spreads featuring fun facts, sidebars, and a "How It Works" feature, the book provides an inspiring look at this exciting technology.
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Collected here are nineteen of Nikola Tesla's essays, letters, and speeches complete with over 200 captioned figures. Now you can read these famous articles as they were intended to be read. Included are 'A New System of Alternating Current Motors and Transformers'; 'Experiments with Alternate Currents of Very High Frequency and Their Application to Methods of Artificial Illumination'; 'Experiments with Alternate Currents of High Potential and High...
20) E-Commerce
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Retail shopping has come a long way thanks to technology, from shopping in brick-and-mortar stores and flipping through catalogues to asking Alexa to purchase new batteries. In E-Commerce in the Disruptors in Tech series, readers will discover how technology has and continues to disrupt the retail industry. Series includes a table of contents, tech-forward sidebars, a timeline, glossary, index, and author biography.
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