Students read how to determine the total impedance of a parallel circuit using complex numbers. The "J" term is used in the calculations.

Learners read a description of the wiring configuration of a residential Edison Wire System, which consists of a transformer secondary circuit. The circuit supplies two 115-volt sources and one 230-volt source.

Learners read how the transfer function for a RC low 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.

In this animated lesson, students read an analogy comparing water in a "special" water tank to the current "flow" through a capacitor.

Learners read how the RL 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.

In this animated object, learners examine how current, voltage and the discharging capacitor of a series RC changes during 5 time constants. A brief quiz completes the activity.

This learning activity describes the abilities of an inductor coil to oppose alternating current and to pass direct current.

In this interactive and animated object, learners examine the flow of electron current into and out of hot and neutral sockets during each alternation of an AC waveform. A brief quiz completes the activity.

Learners examine how voltages and currents vary in a series RLC circuit as the applied frequency changes.

In this interactive object, students calculate inductive reactance, impedance, current, and power in parallel RL circuits.

Learners follow step-by-step instructions for using an oscilloscope to measure DC voltages.

In this animated activity, learners examine the conversion of electrical energy into an electrostatic charge within the dielectric material of a capacitor.

Students read how the transfer function for a RC low 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.

In this animated object, students view an explanation of how current, voltage, and the charge on a capacitor of a series RC circuit change during five time constants. A short quiz completes the activity.

This learning object describes the production of an alternating current in a generator with a single-loop armature. An illustration of how a sine wave is produced is shown through animation.

Students view a demonstration of the Current Divider Rule with the use of complex numbers. Examples are given.

In this animated and interactive object, learners examine why the voltage produced by an AC drive must be increased when its frequency is increased due to inductive reactance.

Learners view a demonstration of Kirchhoff's Voltage Law using complex numbers for an ac circuit.

Students read an introduction to transformers that includes schematic symbols, turns ratios, mutual inductance, and the coefficient of coupling.

In this animated lesson, learners follow the steps required to read the phase shift difference in degrees between two AC waveforms.

The learner will describe the non-inverting op-amp configuration and calculate the circuit gain.

Learners take a close look at the Edison Wire System and observe how the current values through the two lines and the neutral of the system change as the loads vary.

Learners view the waveforms and voltages of an Edison Three-Wire System and read a description of the polarities across the secondary of the center-tap transformer. This transformer supplies power to residential homes.

Describe the inverting op-amp configuration and calculate the circuit gain.

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.