Thevenin Voltage: Practice Problems
By Patrick Hoppe
Students work five practice problems to determine the Thevenin voltage of DC circuits.
Statics - Trig: Pythagorean Theorem Calculations Using Excel
By Steve Whitmoyer
Learners examine how to solve problems using the Pythagorean Theorem in Excel. Practice problems are included.
Transformer Ratios
By Terry Bartelt
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.
A Timer-On Application
In this interactive object, learners view a practical application of a PLC Timer-On function.
Optical Comparator: Setting Up the Edge Detector on the Starrett HB 400
By Barbara Anderegg
Students read how to set up the optical comparator edge detector in this interactive learning object.
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.
Rotary Die Cutter
By Steve Utschig
Learners view video clips of operation procedures.
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.
Pneumatic Power Supply
In this animated object, learners examine the parts of a pneumatic power system, including the prime mover, compressor, and receiver tank, and how they function.
Ratio Control
In this animated object, learners examine the ratio control method used in automation when two or more ingredients are mixed. A brief quiz completes the activity.
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.
Ziegler-Nichols Reaction Curve Process Identification Procedure (Screencast)
Learners follow the steps required to perform the Ziegler-Nichols reaction curve process identification procedure.
Angular Measurement
By Kelly Curran
In this learning activity you'll review angles and different types of angular measuring tools associated with manufacturing.
Be76 Profiles
By Jared Huss
In this animated activity, students are introduced to standard procedures, pilot actions, and pilot callouts for Be76 critical phases of flight including takeoff and initial climb, ILS approach, non-precision approach, visual approach, and aborted takeoff.
The TI-83 Plus Calculator: Using the Arctangent Function
Learners read how to use the arctangent function to calculate the theta of an angle. The proper keystrokes are displayed.
The Red Tag System Used in the 5S Process
By Kaye Krueger
Learners read about a process for sorting items in the workplace. "Sort" is the first of the five steps in 5S.
Excel: Complex Subtraction
Students view the steps for subtracting complex numbers in Excel.
Pressure Relief Valves
In this animated object, learners examine the operation of a hydraulic relief valve and its internal components. A brief quiz completes the activity.
Six Sigma Levels and the Cost of Quality
By Lee Binz
Learners read how low defect levels can cut production costs. Six Sigma success means reduced inspection expenses, less rework, and fewer customer complaints.
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.
Veterinary Anti-Inflammatory and Pain-Reducing Drugs
By Laura Lien
In this interactive object, learners sort veterinary anti-inflammatory and pain reducing medications into categories. They also complete an exercise involving trade names.
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.