Voltmeter Circuit Connections
By Terry Bartelt
Students read a step-by-step approach on how to connect a voltmeter to a circuit when making a measurement.
BCD-to-Seven Segment Decoder
By Terry Bartelt, Terry Fleischman
Learners will understand how binary-coded decimal information is decoded and used to drive a seven-segment display.
Phase Relationships Between Line-Neutral and Line-Line Voltages
By Michael Gradinjan, Terry Fleischman
Learners view a demonstration showing that line-neutral voltages and line-line voltages are not in-phase with each other, but have a definite 30-degree relationship.
Current Divider Rule (CDR)
By Patrick Hoppe
Students review the Current Divider Rule (CDR) and work practice problems.
Analog Ammeter Operation
Students examine the procedure to measure current with an analog ammeter. The use of Function and Range switches is explored along with reading the needle position on the meter scale. A brief quiz completes the activity.
How Adding Parallel Branches Decreases Total Resistance
In this animated object, learners follow an analogy of water flowing through pipes and valves to see how resistance decreases in a parallel circuit as branches are added.
The Vertical Portion of the Sine Wave
In this animated lesson, learners examine sine waves and alternating current. A brief quiz completes the object.
Ohm's Law Practice Problems #1
Learners review Ohm's Law and then work 12 problems. In each of the problems, students are given two of the three variables (voltage, resistance, or current) and are asked to solve for the third.
An Algorithm for Converting a Hexadecimal Number to a Decimal Number
By Kevin Ritzman
In this animated and interactive object, learners follow two methods for converting a hexadecimal number to a decimal number. They test their knowledge in exercises at the end of the learning object.
Pulse Train Fundamentals: Practice Problem #3
In this interactive object, learners determine the pulse width, period, duty cycle, and frequency of a waveform.
Parallel LC Circuit Tic-Tac-Toe 2
By playing a game of tic-tac-toe, a student can review what happens to currents and voltages throughout a parallel LC circuit when the applied frequency is increased above resonance.
Pulse Train Fundamentals: Practice Problem #2
Pulse Train Fundamentals: Practice Problem #4
Sine Wave Fundamentals: Practice Problem #9
In this interactive object, learners determine the Vp, Vp-p, Vrms, Vavg, and the frequency of a sine wave that is displayed on an oscilloscope screen.
Pulse Train Fundamentals: Practice Problem #5
Sine Wave Fundamentals: Practice Problem #6
Sine Wave Fundamentals: Practice Problem #7
Sine Wave Fundamentals: Practice Problem #10
DC/AC I: Unit 9 Sample Exam
In this interactive object, learners answer nine questions about inductors.
Sine Wave Fundamentals: Practice Problem #5
DC/AC I: Unit 8 Sample Exam
Students answer five questions concerning magnetism.
DC/AC I: Unit 2 Sample Exam
In this interactive object, learners work 10 problems covering resistors, voltage, and current.
DC/AC I: Unit 4 Sample Exam
In this interactive object, learners answer nine questions about series and parallel circuits. Immediate feedback is provided.
The TI-86 Calculator: Using the Reciprocal Key
The use of the reciprocal key on the TI-86 scientific calculator is demonstrated in the solution of parallel resistors.
Series RLC Circuit Tic-Tac-Toe 2
By playing a game of tic-tac-toe, a student can review what happens to currents and voltages throughout a series RLC circuit when the applied frequency is increased above resonance.