In this animated object, learners examine the mechanical configuration of a three-way switch and how it operates in a circuit. They also view diagrams showing the use of an ohmmeter to determine the electrical connections.

Learners examine a general approach to solving for the current through, the voltage across, and the power dissipated by each resistor in a series DC circuit. A three-resistor series circuit is used as an example.

Learners follow an animated test procedure to determine if the parts of a hydraulic pump are worn.

In this interactive object, learners are given the RPM, the pulley diameter, and the force, and proceed to calculate belt velocity and horsepower.

Learners study animations to see the connection between temperature and resistance as they examine the operation of an RTD. A table is used to convert resistance readings to the corresponding temperatures. A brief quiz completes the activity.

In this learning activity you'll determine the voltages that can be topped off of a multi-resistor voltage divider that has one main power source.

Learners solve 14 problems related to voltage, current and power in a single source, six-resistor circuit. A help screen is provided.

Learners read how Total Productive Maintenance can prevent breakdowns, defects, and a variety of other losses.

In this learning activity you'll practice converting between degree minute second and decimal degree.

Students view the development of the transfer function for a RC high pass filter. They also read how a Bode plot is developed through simple approximation techniques for both the magnitude and phase.

The learner views a method to find the total complex power of a circuit in which the individual real and reactive powers are found and then added together. Several examples are shown, along with the power triangles.

In this learning activity you'll review the various ways to calculate the total power consumed in a series circuit.

Learners read a description of how an oscilloscope is used to measure the frequency of a sine wave.

Learners examine the different types of lines used on a P&ID diagram and the types of connections they represent. They test their knowledge in a matching exercise.

In this animated object, learners observe the operation of a J thermocouple with a cold junction. A table is used to convert the voltage it produces to a corresponding temperature. A brief quiz completes the activity.

Learners review Kirchhoff's Current Law and work six practice problems. Feedback is given.

Learners read an explanation of the RL time constant and examine the formula for calculating the instantaneous current value. The current is graphed as it climbs to maximum or drops to zero. Note* In the formulas in this module, the Greek letter epsilon should be the mathematical constant 'e'.

Learners examine how an electromagnet is formed. Animated illustrations show current running through a coil wrapped around an iron core.

In this animated object, learners examine the situation that occurs when any two links of a mechanism lie in the same plane or on a straight line. Crank-sliders and crank-rockers are shown.

In this animated object, learners examine the relationship between pressure and temperature in an air conditioning system.

Learners are introduced to the maximum power transfer theorem. Examples show the load as it varies and the results are graphed.

Learners view steps to reduce changeover time in a manufacturing operation.

Learners review Kirchhoff's Voltage Law and work six practice problems. Feedback is given.

In this learning activity you'll review the six different ways in which electricity is produced: chemical, friction, heat, light, magnetism, and pressure.

Learners read about the vector diagram for a parallel RL circuit. This animated lesson presents information on current flow through each branch, total current, and phase angle.