Learners follow a methodical approach for the dc analysis of series-parallel circuits.

The superposition theorem is explained as it relates to dc circuit analysis. Examples are given.

Learners study the fundamental operation of a triac, particularly how it is turned on and off. A brief quiz completes the activity.

In this learning activity you'll determine what happens to current flow in a series circuit when the resistance is changed.

In this learning activity you'll review how a short affects current flow and voltage in a series circuit.

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

In this animated activity, learners view the seven steps that are used to calculate voltage and current values throughout a common-emitter transistor amplifier.

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.

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 an explanation of how the Magnetron Ignition System uses a solid state switching component, a step-up transformer, and magnetism to provide a high voltage spark in a one-cylinder combustion engine.

In this animated object, learners see how a time proportioning operational amplifier varies an average DC voltage. A brief quiz completes the activity.

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

In this animated object, learners examine how the way in which a rheostat is connected in series with other resistors causes current and voltage to change as the resistance is varied. A brief quiz completes the activity.

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.

Learners examine the Karnaugh map for a three-variable system. Several examples are given.

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 learning activity you'll review how an open in a series circuit affects current.

Learners view the operation of an NPN transistor in the active region.

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.

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

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

Learners follow the steps for reducing all of the elements of a complex circuit to a single current source and a single source resistance to create a simple circuit. Several examples are given for dc circuits. The conversion between Thevenin and Norton is also presented.

In this learning activity you'll explore the effect of connecting voltage sources in series to increase voltage applied to a load.

In this learning activity you'll review the six different ways in which electricity is produced: chemical, friction, heat, light, magnetism, and pressure.

Learners study the interaction between the conductors of the stator and the armature inside a DC motor, which causes the shaft to rotate. A short quiz completes the activity.