Parallel Circuit Analysis Practice Problems: Circuit #4
By Patrick Hoppe
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.
Assembling a Circuit from a Schematic Diagram
By Terry Bartelt
In this animated object, students examine the steps for wiring an electrical circuit from reading a schematic diagram.
Exclusive-OR Gates
In this learning activity you'll explore how an Exclusive-OR gate operates by using a truth table, a Boolean Algebra equation, a switch analogy, and a written statement.
Transistor Fundamentals: Voltage-Divider Biased NPN Transistor
Students view drawings of the dc analysis of a voltage-divider biased NPN transistor.
The Full-Wave Rectifier
Learners view the operation of a full-wave rectifier which has two diodes.
Internal Elements of a 555 Timer (Screencast)
In this screencast, learners examine the internal elements of a 555 IC and their operation.
Power Law Practice Problems #1
Learners review the three formulas for power and work 12 problems. In each of the problems, students are given two of the three variables (voltage, resistance, or current) and asked to solve for power. Immediate feedback is provided.
A Sample Exam for Digital Electronics
Students answer 10 questions in a sample exam. This exercise covers number systems, number conversion, logic gates, and combinational design. Feedback is provided.
The Electrostatic Charge of a Capacitor
In this animated activity, learners examine the conversion of electrical energy into an electrostatic charge within the dielectric material of a capacitor.
Logic State Signals
In this learning activity you'll identify the voltage levels produced or recognized by digital logic devices as valid or invalid logic state signals.
The Universal NOR Gate
Learners read how the NOR gate can be configured to obtain the other common logic gates. Schematics and Boolean expressions demonstrate how the AND, OR, and Hex Inverter functions are achieved through the use of only NOR gates
Ohm's Law Practice Problems #3
Learners review Ohm's Law and then 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.
Series RC Circuit Practice Problems
By James Bourassa, John Rosz
In this interactive object, students calculate capacitive reactance, phase angle, impedance, and power in series RC circuits.
Reversing the Rotation of DC Motors
By Terry Bartelt, Terry Fleischman
Learners view animations showing how to change the connections to cause a DC motor to reverse its rotation. A short quiz completes the activity.
Thevenin Voltage: Practice Problems
Students work five practice problems to determine the Thevenin voltage of DC circuits.
Transformer Ratios
Students read descriptions of the voltage, current, and turns ratios of the primary and secondary coils for a transformer in this interactive lesson.
A Drill for Converting Binary Numbers to Decimal Numbers
By John Rosz
Students test their skill at converting binary numbers to decimal numbers. Immediate feedback is provided.
How Current Requires Voltage
This learning activity uses a water pressure analogy to present the concept that voltage pressure is required to cause current flow.
Apparent Power
Learners read an explanation of the concept of apparent power in a power distribution system involving motors, generators, and transformers. A quiz completes this interactive lesson.
Transistor Fundamentals: Collector Saturation and Collector-Emitter Cutoff
Students read about the concepts of saturation and cutoff. They view diagrams that illustrate the interaction of the load line and the family of curves.
Waveforms of a Triac Circuit
Learners observe the waveforms in a circuit in which a triac controls the brightness of a lamp’s light. A brief quiz completes the activity.
The Silicon Controlled Rectifier
In this animated activity, learners examine the operation of the SCR, including how it is biased and how it is turned off. A brief quiz completes the object.
Total Resistance in a DC Parallel Circuit
In this learning activity you'll determine the total resistance in a DC parallel circuit.
RC Time Constant
By Tim Tewalt, Patrick Hoppe
In this animated object, learners observe the voltage on a capacitor at various time constants when it either charges or discharges. Students then answer questions in the categories of Identify, Compare, and Compute.
Binary to Decimal Number Conversion
In this learning activity you'll practice calculating the between the binary number system and the decimal number system.