Title: Lesson
Course: Electrical Theory (IC 101-IC 101) > Section: Web Content

Here you should be able to determine the time constant and how fully charged or discharged an inductor or capacitor is. Recognize the difference in true power, reactive power, and apparent power and be able to correct a circuit's power factor to an acceptable level.
Reading Assignment:
Volume 1   Chapter 16   RC and L/R Time Constants  http://www.ibiblio.org/kuphaldt/electricCircuits/DC/DC_16.html
Volume 2    Chapter 11   Power Factor   http://www.ibiblio.org/kuphaldt/electricCircuits/AC/AC_11.html
Electrical Wiring Industrial Book   Chapter 11   Power Factor
Be sure to check out the videos below for explanation of material content.
No labs this week, take the time to work on your final hands-on project.
Be sure to ask any questions in your areas of difficulty.
Also I will answer any questions on the Final Hands-On Project and I will send out the reply in a blanket e-mail, so that everyone receives the same information.