TC 9-60 — Communications-electronics Fundamentals, Basic Principles Of Alternating Current And Direct Current
TC 9-60 governs communications-electronics fundamentals covering the basic principles of alternating current and direct current.
- Publication number: TC 9-60
- Title: COMMUNICATIONS-ELECTRONICS FUNDAMENTALS, BASIC PRINCIPLES OF ALTERNATING CURRENT AND DIRECT CURRENT
- Date: 08/30/2004
- Proponent: T2COM
- Status: ACTIVE
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It presents electricity, direct-current circuits, batteries, alternating current, inductance, capacitance, and transformers. Its safety material identifies equipment malfunctions, requires immediate reporting of danger signals, and cautions against operating faulty equipment.
Topics covered
- Electrical equipment malfunctions
- Electrical shock
- Direct-current circuits
- Battery maintenance
- Alternating-current generation
- Inductance
- Capacitance
- Transformer safety
Questions and answers
What electrical equipment problems must be reported?
When danger signals are noted, report them immediately to the NCOIC or the OIC. (paragraph 1-4)
Can faulty electrical equipment be operated?
CAUTION Do not operate faulty equipment. (paragraph 1-4)
What happens when someone touches a shock victim still in contact with an energized circuit?
Touching a shock victim who is still in contact with the energized circuit will make you another shock victim. (paragraph 1-6)
How should a shock victim be helped?
Help the shock victim by de-energizing the affected circuit. (paragraph 1-6)
What is the difference between series-connected and parallel-connected cells?
Cells connected in series provide a higher voltage while cells connected in parallel provide a higher current capacity. (paragraph 4-38)