Alternating Current Fundamentals (Ohio Timed & Monitored)

Course Number: E-2019TM
Credit: 2 PDH
Subject Matter Expert: A. Bhatia, Mechanical Engineer

Type: Ohio Timed & Monitored

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Overview

This course is specifically designed for Ohio-licensed engineers to qualify as a "timed and monitored" online course. The course contains an automatic timer that prevents the user from accessing the quiz and earning a certificate of completion until the minimum amount of study time has been met. This achieves the Ohio Board's intent that an online course should be "paced" by the provider. For more information, please see the Ohio state requirements. This course may also be accepted in other states (see the "Board Acceptance" tab above). However, if you are not licensed in Ohio, it is suggested that you purchase the self-paced version of the course.

In Alternating Current Fundamentals , you'll learn ...

The advantages and disadvantages of alternating current (AC) relative to direct current (DC)
The relationships between magnetism and electricity
How to calculate values of voltage and current, as well as phase difference between sine waves
Ohm's Law in AC circuits

Overview

To meet the Ohio Board's intent that online courses be "paced" by the provider, a timer will be used to record your study time. You will be unable to access the quiz until the required study time of 100 minutes has been met.

Credit: 2 PDH

Length: 29 pages

This course provides a basic introduction to alternating current (AC) theory. An alternating current is an electrical current whose magnitude and direction vary cyclically, as opposed to direct current (DC), whose direction remains constant. Due to its inherent advantages and versatility, alternating current has replaced direct current in all but a few commercial power distribution systems.

This course is suitable for non-electrical engineers with a desire to understand the fundamentals of alternating current, as well as electrical engineers looking for a refresher course.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

Distinguish between AC and DC voltage and current.
Explain the advantages of AC power transmission over DC power transmission.
Apply the left-hand rule for a conductor.
Describe the relationship between current and magnetism.
Identify methods used to generate AC power.
Explain the relationship among frequency, period, time, and wavelength.
Calculate peak-to-peak, instantaneous, effective, and average values of voltage and current.
Determine the phase difference between sine waves.

Certificate of Completion

You will be able to immediately print a certificate of completion after passing a multiple-choice quiz consisting of 15 questions. PDH credits are not awarded until the course is completed and quiz is passed.

Board Acceptance