The Basic Operation of a Diode
By Terry Bartelt
In this interactive and animated object, learners examine the operation of a semiconductor diode when it is forward and reverse biased. A brief quiz completes the activity.
Oscilloscope: DC Voltage Measurements
Learners follow step-by-step instructions for using an oscilloscope to measure DC voltages.
Total Resistance in a Parallel Circuit
The learner will apply the three formulas used to find the total resistance of three types of parallel resistor circuit configurations.
Kirchhoff's Current Law - Parallel Circuits
By Patrick Hoppe
In this learning activity you'll explore Kirchhoff's Current Law and view examples of its application.
Opens and Shorts in a Parallel Circuit
Learners examine the changes in current and voltage values in a parallel circuit when open and short conditions develop. Ohm's Law calculations are shown, and a brief quiz completes the activity.
Pressure Measurements in Inches of Water Column
Learners read how inches of water column is used as a unit of pressure measurement. Practical applications and a conversion formula to psi are included.
Current in a Series Circuit
In this learning activity you'll determine what happens to current flow in a series circuit when the resistance is changed.
Measuring Current in a Parallel Circuit
In this interactive learning object, students view the ammeter connections for measuring currents in a parallel circuit with three branches on an energy concepts lab board. A brief quiz completes the activity.
Total Impedance of a Parallel Circuit Using Complex Numbers
Students read how to determine the total impedance of a parallel circuit using complex numbers. The "J" term is used in the calculations.
Building a Binary Counter with a JK Flip-Flop
In this animated activity, learners examine the construction of a binary counter using a JK flip-flop. The ability of the JK flip-flop to "toggle" Q is also viewed.
The Transfer Functions: RC Low-Pass Filter with a Bode Plot
Students read how the transfer function is developed for an RC low-pass filter. A straight line Bode plot is drawn through close approximations.
The DC Shunt Motor
Learners examine the operation of a DC Shunt motor and its characteristics. A quiz completes the activity.
Presetting and Clearing a Flip-Flop
In this animated activity, learners view how to clear and preset a flip-flop to store a logic 0 or a logic 1.
Sine Bar
By Barbara Anderegg
In this learning activity you'll examine how a sine bar is used to measure angles.
Total Power Calculations in a Series Circuit
In this learning activity you'll review the various ways to calculate the total power consumed in a series circuit.
Normally Open vs. Normally Closed Pressure Control Valves
In this animated activity, learners examine the operation of normally open and normally closed valves used in hydraulics. A brief quiz completes the learning object.
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.
Active Region Operation of a Transistor
Learners view the operation of an NPN transistor in the active region.
Analyze a Part Drawing
By Glenn Sokolowski
In this interactive object, learners answer 25 questions regarding part or assembly drawings. The basic areas of blueprint reading are covered.
Air-to-Open/Air-to-Close Valves
Learners examine how air-to-open valves and air-to-close valves are used in different situations. A brief quiz completes the activity.
Reading a P&ID Loop
Learners follow steps for reading a P&ID diagram of a closed-loop circuit.
Electromagnets
Learners examine how an electromagnet is formed. Animated illustrations show current running through a coil wrapped around an iron core.
Electrical Generator Basics
In this animated activity, learners examine how a voltage is induced into a conductor when the conductor cuts across magnetic flux lines. They also view the four factors that determine how much voltage is generated. A brief quiz completes the learning object.
An Introduction to the Digital Multimeter
In this learning activity you'll explore the functions and proper operation of a digital multimeter.
Pictorial Drawings
Learners examine pictorial drawings used in engineering including sectioned and exploded drawings. A sketching quiz is provided to help the learner create simple pictorial sketches by using orthographic views and an isometric template.