In this interactive object, learners use the Pythagorean Theorem to calculate forces.

Learners read an analogy comparing an electrical transformer to mechanical gears.

In this learning activity you'll explore the operation of a NAND gate using a truth table, a Boolean Algebra equation, a switch analogy, and a written statement.

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.

Introduction to selecting the proper punch and die for air bending or bottoming when forming on a press brake. Includes charts and methods for selection.

In this animated object, learners study the operation of a ladder circuit that controls the rotational direction of a DC motor.

Learners examine a 555 integrated circuit, which functions as a one-shot monostable multivibrator, and then test their knowledge. Immediate feedback is provided. Animations are used to show the sequential operations.

Learners examine the operation of a DC Shunt motor and its characteristics. A quiz completes the activity.

Learners follow steps to convert numbers from Gray code to binary code. They then view steps to change binary values to Gray code numbers.

Examine the components of a hydraulic system.

Explore the different types of fires and the extinguishers used for each type.

The purpose of the conveyor and how it accomplishes its objective.

Learners consider why an impedance matching transformer is needed to connect an antenna to a television.

Learners read how to use the knobs and the output terminals of a Wavetek Model 25 function generator to obtain a waveform at a desired frequency.

Students read how to use the DEGREES() function to convert radians to degrees.

Students view drawings of the emitter resistor bypass capacitor.

In this animated and interactive object, learners examine how changes in applied voltage affect the current and voltages in a zener diode voltage regulation circuit. A short assessment completes the activity.

Robotic welding is an increasingly popular tool used in industrial welding applications. Knowing how to program the robot is key. Explore how to improve your programming skills by using calls and unconditional jumps in this learning activity.

Learners read the definitions of an assumption and a fact. They then provide their own examples of each and compare those to the examples provided.

In this interactive object, learners use the Law of Cosines to calculate forces.

In this animated activity, users examine the causes of malfunctions in a hydraulic pressure-reducing valve and the problems that result. A short quiz completes the learning object.

Learners examine the proper way to set up standard and metric micrometers to measure the wear on a brake drum.

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 learner views the operation of a transistor switching from saturation to cutoff. A brief quiz completes the activity.

In this screencast, learners read an explanation of the color code used on schematic diagrams for hydraulic circuits. Circuit examples for each color are shown.