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Section 1—Fundamentals
Chapter 1
Overview of Electrical/Electronic Systems. . . .17
The Electronic Revolution 18
Electric vs. Electronic / Mechanical vs. Electric/
Electronic / System Interaction / The Future of Auto
Electronics
Electrical/Electronic Systems 19
Computer Systems / Starting and Charging Systems /
Ignition Systems / Fuel Systems / Lighting and
Instrumentation Systems / Wiper/Washer and Horn
Systems / Seat, Window, Lock, Mirror, and Sound
Systems / Restraint Systems / Chassis Systems
Chapter 2
Electrical Principles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Atomic Structure 36
Parts of an Atom / Types of Atoms / Free Electrons
Electricity 36
Conductors and Insulators / Functions of Electricity
Magnetism 37
Like and Unlike Charges / Electromagnetism /
Induction
Electric Circuits 38
Voltage / Current / Resistance / Relationship of
Voltage, Current, and Resistance
Conventional Current and Electron Flow Theories 41
Direct and Alternating Current 42
Chapter 3
Electric Circuits and Ohm’s Law . . . . . . . . . . .45
Types of Circuits 46
Series Circuit / Parallel Circuit / Series-Parallel
Circuit / Frame-Ground Circuit
Ohm’s Law 48
Change in Resistance / Change in Voltage / Change
in Current
Circuit Calculations 50
Series Circuit Calculations / Parallel Circuit
Calculations / Series-Parallel Circuit Calculations /
Electric Power Calculations
Prefi xes for Electrical Units 53
Chapter 4
Electric Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Types of Electric Components 58
Resistors / Batteries / Switches / Capacitors / Fuses /
Circuit Breakers / Flashers / Lightbulbs / Coils /
Transformers / Relays / Solenoids / Electric Motors
Electrical/Electronic Symbols 74