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Agricultural production depends heavily upon electrical energy to power machines, lights, equipment, and tools used in producing and processing agricultural products. An understanding of the principles of electricity will lead to more efficient use of electricity and reduce the risks associated with working with and around electricity.

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Field, H.L., Solie, J.B. (2007). Principles of Electricity. In: Introduction to Agricultural Engineering Technology. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-36915-0_25

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