Excel: Complex Division
By Patrick Hoppe
Students view the steps for dividing complex numbers in Excel.
The Generation of Alternating Current
By Terry Bartelt
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.
Analog Voltmeter Operation
Students follow the procedure to measure voltage with an analog voltmeter. They examine the use of the Function Switch and the Range Switch. A brief quiz completes the activity.
Determining Hydraulic Cylinder Size
Students read how to calculate the size of a hydraulic cylinder that is required for a particular application. Mathematical formulas are provided.
P&ID General Instrument Symbols
Learners study the types of symbols used on a P&ID diagram to indicate instruments. A quiz completes the activity.
Digital Terrain Model: Extrapolation of Elevations
By Steve Whitmoyer
Students read how to determine the elevation of an alignment or cross section where it crosses the TIN.
The Differentiator Op Amp
In this animated object, learners examine the circuit configuration and operation of a differentiator operational amplifier. A brief quiz completes the activity.
Introduction to Ethics
By Elizabeth Jones
The learner will identify the three general types of ethics.
Armature Action of AC Motors
In this animated object, learners study the rotation of the magnetic stator field of an AC motor and how it interacts with the armature to cause rotation. A short quiz completes the activity.
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.
Voltage Divider Rule (VDR)
By Terry Fleischman, Patrick Hoppe
Students review the Voltage Divider Rule and work practice problems.
What Is Color?
By Steve Utschig
In this animated and interactive lesson, learners examine additive and subtractive color theories.
Electrical Grounding
By Terry Bartelt, Pat Jensen
In this learning module, you'll explore what electrical grounding is, how it works, and some real-world applications.
AB SLC-500 Memory Structure
Learners examine the functions of the three types of memory used by an Allen-Bradley SLC-500 programmable logic controller: the Executive ROM, Scratch Pad, and Processor File.
Transistor DC Analysis Practice Problems: Circuit #3
Learners analyze an emitter-biased npn transistor circuit. A "help" screen is available.
My Uncle's House
By Rosie Bunnow
In this scenario, learners measure a roof to determine the number of shingles needed to cover it.
Parallel RL Circuit Practice Problems
By James Bourassa, John Rosz
In this interactive object, students calculate inductive reactance, impedance, current, and power in parallel RL circuits.
Endothermic vs. Exothermic Reactions
In this animated object, learners examine how the heating or cooling steps in a manufacturing process work to control a chemical reaction.
Op Amp Fundamentals: The Transresistance Amplifier
The current-to-voltage conversion of the transresistance amplifier is examined. The formulas for output voltage and impedance are defined and an example ties the concepts together.
Boyle's Law (Screencast)
Learners apply the principles associated with Boyle’s Law.
AC Voltage Conversions (Screencast)
In this animated object, learners examine the formulas used to convert peak, RMS, average, and peak-to-peak AC voltages. A brief quiz completes the activity.
Parallel Circuit Analysis Practice Problems Part 1
In this interactive object, students work parallel circuit analysis problems. They solve for total resistance and current, the current through each resistor, the voltage across each resistor, and the power dissipated.
Calling Programs from Inputs
By Pat Medd
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 if-then-else, calls and unconditional jumps in this learning activity.
Watt's Law
In this animated object, students examine the concept of wattage dissipation and the three Watt's Law formulas.
Veterinary Cardiovascular System Drugs
By Laura Lien
In this interactive object, learners sort veterinary cardiovascular system drugs into categories.