Identifying Engineering Notation
By Ron Wallberg
The learner will represent very large and very small numbers in engineering notation.
Automotive Electrical Systems: Ohm's LawPractice Problems #2
By Andrew Rinke, Patrick Hoppe
Learners review Ohm's Law and then work 12 problems to help them apply the law to automotive electrical systems. In each of the problems, students are given two of the three variables (voltage, resistance, or current) and are asked to solve for the third.
How Adding Parallel Branches Increases Total Current
By Terry Bartelt
In this animated object, learners follow an analogy of water flowing through pipes and valves to see how current increases in a parallel circuit as branches are added.
Boolean Theorems (Single Variable)
By Patrick Hoppe
Students analyze the eight single variable Boolean theorems and their expressions.
Multiplexers
In this animated object, learners examine the operation of a multiplexer and the function of the data input and selector lines. A brief quiz completes the activity.
The Relay
In this animated lesson, students view the operation of an electromechanical relay. A brief quiz concludes the activity.
The MOD Number
Learners read how to calculate the MOD number and how it is used.
Parallel Circuit Analysis Practice Problems: Circuit #5
In this interactive object, learners solve for total resistance and current, the current through each resistor, the voltage across each resistor, and the power dissipated by each resistor.
Series-Parallel Circuit Analysis Practice Problems: Circuit #5
Learners examine a series-parallel circuit and solve 14 problems related to voltage, current, and power. A help screen is provided.
Series RLC Circuit Tic-Tac-Toe 1
By playing a game of tic-tac-toe, a student can review what happens to currents and voltages throughout a series RLC circuit when the applied frequency is increased from 0 Hz towards resonance.
Ohm's Law Practice Problems #5
Learners review Ohm's Law and work 12 problems. In each of the problems, students are given two of the three variables (voltage, resistance, or current) and are asked to solve for the third.
Transistor DC Analysis Practice Problems: Circuit #1
Learners analyze a base-biased npn transistor circuit. A "help" screen is available.
Inductors
This learning activity describes the abilities of an inductor coil to oppose alternating current and to pass direct current.
Transistor Fundamentals: Emitter-Biased NPN Transistor
Students view a dc analysis of an emitter-biased NPN transistor.
Identifying the Number of Significant Digits
Learners will identify the number of significant digits in practice problems.
Instantaneous Current Calculations of an Energizing RL Circuit (Using a TI-36X Calculator)
Learners view a sample of the keystrokes on a TI-36X calculator that are required to solve for the instantaneous current of an energizing RL circuit.
Vector Diagram for a Parallel RC Circuit
Learners read about the vector diagram for a parallel RC circuit. This animated lesson presents information on current flow through each branch, total current, and phase angle.
Selecting a Proper Single Phase Transformer
By Gary Lindell, Terry Bartelt
Students follow the steps that are required to select a transformer with the proper ratings. Voltage, frequency, current, and KVA are considered.
Phase Relationships Between Line-Neutral and Line-Line Voltages
By Michael Gradinjan, Terry Fleischman
Learners view a demonstration showing that line-neutral voltages and line-line voltages are not in-phase with each other, but have a definite 30-degree relationship.
Series-Parallel Resistance -- Practice Problems
In this learning activity you'll practice solving for the total resistance of series-parallel DC circuits.
Eddy Current Demonstration
Learners view two animations that show the effects of eddy currents.
The JK Flip-Flop
In this animated activity, learners view the input and output leads of a JK flip-flop. They also see how it functions in each mode of operation. A brief quiz completes the learning object.
Noninverting Op Amp
In this animated object, learners examine the fundamental operation of a noninverting operational amplifier. A brief quiz completes the activity.
Ideal Filters
Students read about the ideal versions of the four common filters (low-pass, high-pass, bandpass, and notch), and view graphical representations of the filters' frequency characteristics.
Transfer Functions: The RC High Pass Filter
Learners read how the transfer function for a RC high pass filter is developed. The transfer function is used in Excel to graph the Vout. The circuit is also simulated in Electronic WorkBench and the resulting Bode plot is compared to the graph from Excel.