Applying the Motor Voltage
By Terry Bartelt
In this animated lesson, learners examine the rectifier circuitry in a DC variable speed drive that supplies the voltages to the field coil and armature.
Humidity Measurements
Learners examine dew point and the two types of humidity values, absolute and relative, along with the types of instruments used to measure them. The activity includes a video clip and a quiz.
DC/AC I: Unit 11 Sample Exam
By Patrick Hoppe
Learners answer six questions about transformers.
Thevenin Resistance: Practice Problems
Students work five practice problems to determine the Thevenin resistance of DC circuits.
Inductance
This learning activity describes the physical properties that affect the inductance, in henries, of an inductor.
Comparing Analog and Digital Signals
Learners compare animations of analog and digital data signals. A short quiz completes the activity.
Radiation Pyrometer Temperature Sensors
Learners examine how a radiation pyrometer converts the frequency of electromagnetic waves to a temperature reading.
Who Wants to Be an "Engin-aire?" -- Heat Treatment
By Bryan LaVigne
Learners answer questions about the heat treatment of metals using a game show format. Immediate feedback is provided.
Feedback System Application
In this animated and interactive object, learners examine a heat exchanger as an example of an automated closed-loop system.
Motor Control Circuits
Learners examine an electric motor control circuit that uses a motor starter module. This activity has audio content.
BCD-to-Seven Segment Decoder
By Terry Bartelt, Terry Fleischman
Learners will understand how binary-coded decimal information is decoded and used to drive a seven-segment display.
Synchronous Motors
In this animated object, learners study how the internal parts of an AC synchronous motor interact with magnetic fields to cause rotation. A short quiz completes the activity.
Fundamentals of a DC Motor
Learners study the interaction between the conductors of the stator and the armature inside a DC motor, which causes the shaft to rotate. A short quiz completes the activity.
Relative Permeability
This learning activity presents information on how the type of material used for the core material of an inductor affects the inductors value in henries.
DC/AC I: Unit 10 Sample Exam
Learners answer eight questions about capacitors. Help pages are available.
TI-86 Scientific Calculator: The Simultaneous Equation Solver
Students follow step-by-step instructions to learn how to use the SIMULT function on this scientific calculator.
Internal Circuits of an Inductive Proximity Sensor
In this animated object, learners examine the operation of various circuits that are internal to the inductive proximity sensor.
Oscilloscope Coupling Switch
Learners read a description of the function of the coupling switch on an oscilloscope and how its setting affects measurements of DC, AC, and combined voltages. A brief quiz completes the activity.
Op Amp Fundamentals: The Non-Inverting Amplifier
Students are introduced to the non-inverting amplifier configuration. The formulas for closed loop gain and bandwidth are shown, and an example is given.
Pressure Measurement Scales (Screencast)
Learners compare the three scales used in pressure measurements: gage, absolute, and vacuum. A brief quiz completes the activity.
Converting Rotational Velocity to Linear Velocity (Screencast)
By James Bourassa, John Rosz
Students view an example of how to convert rotational velocity to linear velocity. They then work practice problems.
Inductive Reactance Demonstration 1
Learners view video clips showing how coiled wire provides more resistance to AC current flow than uncoiled wire.
The TI-86 Scientific Calculator: Using the Log Function
This primer introduces the student to the correct method of using the log function on a TI-86 calculator.
Transistor Fundamentals: Classes of Operation
Students read about the three main classes of amplifiers and view graphical representations of the collector current and circuit.
Instantaneous Voltage Calculations of a Charging RC Circuit (Calculator TI-30XIIS)
Students view the keystrokes of a TI-30XIIS calculator that are required to solve for the instantaneous voltage of a charging RC circuit.