Voltage, Current, and Resistance, Explained

Grasp the foundational concepts of voltage, current, and resistance from a mechanical engineer's perspective.

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  • Electrical Engineering
  • Voltage
  • Current
  • Resistance

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  • Course Duration
    30 Minutes
  • Course Level
    Intermediate
  • Language
    English
  • Subtittle Language
    English
  • Access on all devices
  • Quiz
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Voltage
  • Current
  • Resistance
Description

This course demystifies the fundamental electrical concepts of voltage, current, and resistance, explained through the lens of mechanical engineering. Using a hydroelectric power plant analogy, we simplify complex electrical theories into understandable mechanical concepts.

 

Whether you're transitioning from a mechanical to an electrical engineering background or just starting out, this course equips you with a practical understanding of how these electrical properties interact and influence each other in real-world applications.

 

Hope to see you on the course!

 

What you will learn in this course
  • The basic principles of voltage, current, and resistance and their interrelationships.
  • How potential energy in a hydroelectric plant parallels voltage in electrical circuits.
  • Practical applications and implications of these concepts in everyday technology.
  • Analogies from mechanical engineering to better understand electrical concepts.
  • The role of resistance in regulating flow, whether in water or electrons.
  • Calculations and measurements of electrical power, efficiency, and resistance.
Who this course is for:
  • Mechanical engineers expanding into electrical engineering fields.
  • Students and professionals new to the concepts of voltage, current, and resistance.
  • Technical professionals interested in cross-disciplinary knowledge in engineering.
  • Anyone looking to deepen their understanding of basic electrical engineering concepts.
Curriculum
3 lessons
30 minutes
  • Voltage, Current, and Resistance, Explained
    1 lesson
    09:11
    Voltage, Current, and Resistance, Explained
    09:11
  • Final Thoughts
    2 lessons
    00:24
    Final Thoughts
    00:24
    Quiz
    Quiz 11

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  • Course Duration
    30 Minutes
  • Course Level
    Intermediate
  • Language
    English
  • Access on all devices
  • Quiz
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Voltage
  • Current
  • Resistance