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Dive into Wisc-Online’s rich collection of learning objects — bite-sized, interactive, and designed for real learning. These modular digital tools include animations, drag-and-drop exercises, quizzes, videos, and more. You can explore topics across STEM, arts, humanities, career skills, and beyond. Each learning object is crafted to help learners actively engage with content—reviewing, applying, self-checking—in a way that’s flexible and self-paced.
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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.
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ac, average, conversions, peak, rms, voltage
Abbreviations Representing Electrical Quantities
In this learning activity you'll identify abbreviations that represent quantities associated with electrical circuits.
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abbreviations, calculations, cc0001, dc, electrical, electronics, formulas, law, ohms, quantities, STEM
Abbreviations Representing Electrical Quantities
In this learning activity you'll identify abbreviations that represent quantities associated with electrical circuits.
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abbreviations, calculations, cc0001, dc, electrical, electronics, formulas, law, ohms, quantities, STEM
Acceleration and Deceleration Adjustments
In this animated activity, learners examine the circuitry in a DC variable speed drive that causes the motor to accelerate or decelerate at slow rates. This learning object has audio content.
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acceleration, capacitor, circuitry, deceleration, industrial automation, motor speed, potentiometer, resistance, soft start, soft stop, speed drives, summing op amp, variable speed, variable speed drive
Acronyms & Terminology of the SDS
Learners will understand the technical terms used in the context of the SDS to help them interpret its information.
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chemical information, how to read a sds or msds, msds, safety information, sds, welding definitions, welding terms
An Introduction to Motor Control Circuits
The learner will understand the operation of motor control circuits used to start and stop three-phase motors.
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circuitry control transformer, control circuit control, holding contact, latching contact, motor starter, overload, overload contacts, overload heater, sealing contact, start-stop control, three-phase disconnect, three-phase power line, transformer
An Introduction to the Solderless Breadboard (Screencast)
In this learning activity you'll be introduced to the layout and operation of the solderless breadboard.
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board, breadboard, proto, solderless
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.
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ammeter, amperage, analog, cc0002, current, measurement, measurements, meter, multimeter, reading, readings
Analog Position Control (Screencast)
In this animated object, learners examine an analog closed-loop feedback system that uses potentiometers to control the position of a gear rack.
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analog, application, circuit, closed, control, feedback, loop, position, postion
Analyze a Part Drawing
In this interactive object, learners answer 25 questions regarding part or assembly drawings. The basic areas of blueprint reading are covered.
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aided, allowable, angles, average, balloons, bill, blueprint, calculate, checker, company, computer, design, detail, deviation, dimension, dimensional, drafting, drawings, drawn, engineering, fabricate, flat, front, isometric, itemize, lay, limits, lower, machine, material, materials, model, notes, object, parallel, parts, perpendicular, pictorial, polish, profile, purchase, reading, removal, roughness, scale, scrap, section, side, size, sketch, symbols, texture, three, top, two, upper, usable, view, visualize, waviness, weight
Applying the Motor Voltage
In this animated lesson, learners examine the rectifier circuitry in a DC variable speed drive that supplies the voltages to the field coil and armature.
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circuitry, firing angle, motor speed, phase angle, scr, shunt motor
Appropriate Use of Welding Coupons
This module will guide you thru the use of welding coupons in the welding process.
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GMAW, Welding
Armature Reaction
In this animated activity, learners study how the magnetic field of an armature can distort the DC motor's main magnetic field. A brief quiz completes the object.
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armature, dc motor, magnetic field, stem
Avoiding Singularity
The learner will identify components of a welding robot and determine if the robot is set up correctly to avoid singularity.
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aligned axis, angled axis, robot electrode wire, robotic mig gun welding cable, robotic safety clutch, robotic welding torch, robots, welding robot, welding singularity
Axis Modes
The learner will gain an understanding of the modes of axis movement for successful robot programming.
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axis modes, axis movement, cartesian coordinates, jogging the robot, robot, robot joints, robot programming, robot rotation, single joint movement
BCD-to-Seven Segment Decoder
Learners will understand how binary-coded decimal information is decoded and used to drive a seven-segment display.
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7-segment display, binary coded decimal, common anode, common cathode, led display, seven-segment display
Basic DC Electrical Motor Construction
Learners examine the internal parts of a DC electrical motor and then text their knowledge in a drag-and-drop exercise.
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basic, construction, dc, electrical, motor, motors, operation
Basic Logic Gates
The learner will understand the operation of the six fundamental logic gates and the inverter by using truth tables, Boolean Algebra equations, switch analogies, and written statements.
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and gate, boolean algebra, exclusive nor gate, exclusive or gate, inverter gate, logic gates functionality, nand gate, nor gate, or gate
Basic Symbols Used in Engineering Drawings
Learners examine the drawing symbols used for counterbore, countersink, spotface, radius, diameter, and depth. In the quiz that completes the activity, they associate these symbols with machining applications.
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abbreviation, blueprint, callout, counterbore, countersink, definition, depth, diameter, dimension, drill, examples, interpret, machine tool, quiz, radius, section, spotface
Basic Types of Dimensioning Used in Engineering Drawings
Learners examine the basic types of dimensioning including unidirectional and aligned systems, and linear, aligned, angled, arrowless, chain, datum, chart, tabular, radius, diameter, typical, and reference dimensions.
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aligned, angled, arrowless, blueprints, chain, chart, datum, diameter, draft, extension, linear, lines, location, part, placement, radius, reading, reference, size, tabular, text, typical, unidirectional
Basic Types of Lines Used in Engineering Drawings
In this highly interactive object, learners associate basic line types and terms with engineering drawing geometry. A quiz completes the activity.
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alphabet, blueprint, break, center, cutting, hidden, linetype, mark, object, phantom, plane, print, quiz, reading, section, viewing, visible
Brain Exercise: Visualization #1
In this interactive object, learners practice their 3D visualization skills by identifying the correct isometric view of an object. Front, side, and top orthographic views are shown.
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aided, blueprint, box, computer, design, dimensional, drafting, drawings, engineering, front, glass, isometric, model, object, pictorial, profile, reading, side, sketch, three, top, two, view, visualize
Brain Exercise: Visualization #3
Learners develop 3D visualization skills by examining front, side, and top orthographic views of objects. Using this information, students select the corresponding isometric view of each object.
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aided, blueprint, box, computer, design, dimensional, drafting, drawings, engineering, front, glass, isometric, model, object, pictorial, profile, reading, side, sketch, three, top, two, view, visualize
Calculating Belt Length (Screencast)
In this screencast, learners follow steps to determine the proper starting belt length for a timing, flat, or v-belt drive.
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center, pulley
Calculating Belt Velocity and Horsepower
In this interactive object, learners are given the RPM, the pulley diameter, and the force, and proceed to calculate belt velocity and horsepower.
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circle, engineering, hh0001, mechanical, mechanics, motor, pi, pulley, rotational, rpm, torque
Calculating Board Feet (Screencast)
Learners review the process for calculating board feet and use virtual samples to practice the process.
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board, calculations, feet, lumber, math, measurement, quantity, volumetric, wood
Calculating Horsepower, RPM, and Torque
In this animated and interactive object, learners examine the formula for horsepower and work practice problems.
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drives, hh0001, horsepower, jj0001, mechanical, motors, power, rpm, shafts, torque, work
Calling Programs from Inputs
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.
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call, jump, label, loop, robot, weld, welding
Calls and Unconditional Jumps
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.
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call, jump, label, loop, robot, weld, welding
Capacitive Reactance Practice Problems
Students solve problems on the determination of total capacitive reactance of series-parallel capacitors.
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aa0006, capacitor, parallel, reactance, series
Capacitor Values (Screencast)
In this screencast, learners examine the physical facets that determine the value of a capacitor.
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aa0003, capacitance, capacitor, capacitors, farads, microfarads, value
Capacitors Series - Parallel: Practice Problems
Students complete 10 practice problems.
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aa0003, capacitors, dc, parallel, series
Carbide Tool Geometry
The learner will use the ANSI Insert Identification System to identify and select carbide tools.
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american national standards institute, ansi, ansi standards, carbide insert, chipbreaker, corner radius, inscribed circle, insert type, neutral rake inserts, side rakes, top rakes, turning machines
Charging Time Constants of an RC Circuit (Screencast)
In this animated object, students view an explanation of how current, voltage, and the charge on a capacitor of a series RC circuit change during five time constants. A short quiz completes the activity.
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aa0003, capacitor, charge, charging, circuit, constants, rc, time
Circuit Protection
In this learning activity you'll explore how a fuse de-energizes a parallel circuit when too many lamps are connected to a power outlet.
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branches, breaker, cc0005, circuit, fuse
Coaxial Cables
In this learning activity you'll examine the RG ratings, networking applications, and types of connections for various coaxial cables.
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cable, cables, coax, coaxial, ratings, rg
Comparing Electronic and Hydraulic Components (Screencast)
Learners read about the similarities of electronic and hydraulic components and then match the schematic symbols in a drag-and-drop exercise.
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components, hydraulic, hydraulics, symbol, symbols
Converting Between Standard and Metric Measurements
As a welder, you'll need to know how to convert between standard and metric measurements. Try this activity to practice converting between these two measurements. A conversion chart is provided to help you complete this work.
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conversion, convert, weld, welder, welding
Converting Rotational Velocity to Linear Velocity (Screencast)
Students view an example of how to convert rotational velocity to linear velocity. They then work practice problems.
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circle, circumference, diameter, engineering, jj0001, linear, mech, mechanical, radius, revolutions, rotation, rotational, rpm, velocity
Counting Programs
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, unconditional jumps, and counters in this learning activity.
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call, counter, jump, label, loop, robot, weld, welding
Current Divider Rule (CDR)
Students review the Current Divider Rule (CDR) and work practice problems.
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cdr, current, divider
Cylindrical Grinder Components - Photos
In this learning object you'll review color photographs of a Brown & Sharpe Universal Cylindrical Grinder.
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cylindrical, grinder, what is a cylindrical grinder
Cylindrical Grinder Components Review
Using this learning object, students will be able to assess their knowledge of cylindrical grinder components.
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components, cylindrical, grinder
DC Current Flow Through a Parallel Circuit
Learners observe current flow throughout the series portion and branches of a parallel circuit. This animated activity includes calculations and a short quiz.
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branch, branches, cc0005, circuit, circuits, current, flow, parallel
Derivative Control Mode Analogy (Screencast)
In this animated object, learners view a race of two boats as an example of how the derivative function of a PID controller shortens the time duration of an operation.
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control, derivative, intregral, mode, pid, proportional
Deriving the Formulas of the Power Wheel
Use Ohm's law, Watt's law, and the power equation to derive formulas for the DC power wheel.
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formula, Ohm's law, power wheel, system of equations, Watt's Law
Designing a Ladder Diagram
In this animated object, learners examine the design of a ladder circuit that provides manual control to a water pumping system. Students also study modifications to the circuit as the complexity of the system increases.
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circuits, design, ladder circuit, ladder diagram, ladder diagram design, stem, switch
Diode Approximations (Screencast)
This learning object introduces the three approximations of a diode.
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approximation, diode
Discharging Time Constants of an RC Circuit (Screencast)
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.
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aa0003, capacitor, circuit, constants, discharging, rc, time
Drill Press Identification
This learning object assesses the learner's ability to recall the names and locations of the parts of a drill press. This assessment includes drill press type identification.
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drill, identification, parts, press
Effects of a Rheostat in a Series Circuit
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.
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rheostat, series, series circuit, voltage
Electrical Shocks
In this learning activity, we’ll explore the impact of electric shock on the human body.
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amperage, Are electrical shocks dangerous?, electrical safety, electrical shocks, electricity, How can electrical shocks harm or hurt you, safety, voltage
Electrical Switches & Pushbuttons
In this learning activity you'll review the operation and schematic symbols of various types of switches and push buttons used for electronic circuits.
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cc0002, diagram, pushbuttons, schematic, switches, switching
Elements of a Closed-Loop System
Learners study an animated block diagram that describes the function of each element in a closed-loop system used in industrial automation.
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automated, automation, closed, elements, industrial, loop, system
Eliminating Office Waste
Learners review office processes to find ways to save time.
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lean, office, waste
Energizing Time Constants of an RL Circuit
In this animated object, students view an explanation of how current, voltage, and the magnetic field strength of a series RL circuit change during five time constants. A brief quiz completes the activity.
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aa0004, circuit, circuits, constants, field, inductor, rl, strength, time
Equivalent Gates/Ladder Logic Circuits
Learners will identify ladder logic diagrams and the logic functions they perform.
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circuits, exclusive-nor gate, exclusive-or gate, gates, ladder logic diagrams, logic gates, nand gate, nor gate, normally closed contact, normally open contact, or gate
FVTC Welding Lab 360 Tour
A virtual 360 tour of the welding labs located at Fox Valley Technical College
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360, tour, welding
FVTC Welding Lab 360 Tour
Step inside this activity to view a 360° virtual safety tour of the FVTC Welding Labs.
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Fiber-Optic Cables
In this learning activity you'll explore the physical construction and operation of single-mode and multi-mode fiber-optic cables used in networking.
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cable, cables, connectors, fiber, optic
Fundamentals of a DC Motor
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.
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armature, conductors, dc motor, motor basics, stator
GD&T - The Feature Control Frame (Screencast)
In this screencast, Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing: The Feature Control Frame, learners examine geometric characteristic symbols, tolerances, datum feature symbols, and other control frame information.
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blueprint, characteristic, datum, Geometric Dimensioning, tertiary
GD&T: Geometric Characteristic Symbols
In this interactive object, learners test their knowledge of 14 geometric tolerance control symbols.
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angularity, blueprint, cad, circularity, computer, concentricity, cylindricity, dimension, drafter, feature, flatness, form, geometric, line, location, orientation, parallelism, perpendicularity, position, profile, roundness, runout, straightness, surface, symmetry, tolerance, total
GMAW Discontinuities
In this activity, we'll examine some common discontinuities associated with GMAW welding and review ways to prevent these problems from happening.
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defect, trouble shooting, welding
GMAW Modes of Transfer
The learner will identify the advantages and disadvantages of the four modes of GMAW transfer.
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globular welding, pulsed spray welding, short-circuit transfer, spray transfer mode, spray welding, welds
GMAW Process Variable Definitions
The learner will understand and be able to apply the common welding variables of the GMAW process.
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gmaw, welding, welding definitions, welding technique
GTAW Defects and Discontinuities
In this activity, we'll examine some common discontinuities associated with GTAW welding and review ways to prevent these problems from happening.
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GTAW Electrode Characteristics
In this learning module you'll become familiar with different types of GTAW electrodes.
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Electrodes, GTAW, Welding
GTAW Equipment ID
Identify and learn more about the parts of a welding torch, cables, and a welding machine.
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GTAW torch, weld, welding
Gear Nomenclature (Screencast)
In this interactive object, learners view various components of gears and read descriptions of them. Learners then identify the location of each of these components in a drag-and-drop exercise.
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addendum, angle, circle, dedendum, pinion, pitch, pressure, root, tooth
Gear Ratio Concepts (Screencast)
In this screencast, learners examine the concept of gear ratios. The number of teeth, diameters, and velocity relationships are discussed and calculated using linear ratio equations.
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angular, displacement, pinion, ratio, rotating, rotation, simple, teeth, train
Grinding Safety for Welders
The learner will...be able to safely use grinding equipment in the welding and metal fabrication shop.
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grinding, metal fabrication, safety, welding
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (Screencast)
In this animated activity, learners examine how ground fault circuit interrupters work and why they are an important safety feature.
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circuit, fault, ground, interupter
Hand Tools
Explore some common hand tools you’ll use both at home and at work.
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Common hand tools, hammer, how to use hand tools, mallet, pliers, screwdriver, wrench
High-Low Speed Drive Adjustments
Learners examine the circuitry in a DC variable speed drive that prevents the motor from running at 0 rpm or at maximum speed under certain conditions.
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0 rpm, DC Drive, DC variable, motor, potentiometer, resistance, rheostats, rotation, speed drive, voltage
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.
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branches, circuit, circuits, parallel, resistance
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.
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current, requires, voltage
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.
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current, requires, voltage
How Material Condition Modifiers Affect Geometric Tolerances
This activity will review determining geometric tolerances for a part.
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Bonus Tolerance, Least Material Condition, LMC, Maximum Material Condition, MMC
How to Use the Fillet Gage
The learner will understand how to properly use a fillet gage to measure weld size.
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blueprints, fillet, fillet gage, fillet gauge, inspection, t-joint, weld inspection, weld size, weld symbols, welding
Identifying Hand Tools by Function
In this quiz you'll identify common hand tools by their function.
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different types of hand tools, hand tools function quiz, hand tools quiz, how do hand tools work
Identifying Hand Tools by Name
In this quiz, you'll practice identifying hand tools by name.
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different types of hand tools, Hand tools quiz, how do hand tools work
Identifying Lever Classes
In this interactive object, learners read an introduction to Class 1, Class 2, and Class 3 levers and then take a quiz.
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jj0002, machines, mechanical, simple
Improving Your Welding Technique
Learners will follow general tips and tricks for improving their basic welding technique.
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proper welding procedure, welding, welding basics, welding posture, welding stance, welding technique
Inductive Proximity Sensors (Screencast)
Learners examine the operation of an inductive proximity sensor in this animated object. A brief quiz completes the activity.
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inductive, inducttive, prox, proximity, sensor, sensors, switch, switches
Inductive Reactance Demonstration 1
Learners view video clips showing how coiled wire provides more resistance to AC current flow than uncoiled wire.
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demonstration, inductance, inductive, reactance, video
Inductive Reactance Practice Problems
Students solve problems on the determination of total inductive reactance of series-parallel inductors.
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aa0007, inductors, parallel, reactance, series
Inductor Series - Parallel: Practice Problems
Students complete 10 practice problems.
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aa0004, dc, inductors, parallel, series
Inductors in Parallel
Learners examine the process for determining the total inductance of a parallel circuit. They then complete practice problems.
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aa0004, inductor, parallel
Industrial Control Classifications
In this animated object, learners examine automated manufacturing systems classified as motion control, batch process control, and continuous process control.
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automation, batch, continuous, control, industrial, motion, process
Interlocking Ladder Diagrams (Screencast)
Learners examine how a ladder logic circuit becomes latched when a normally open pushbutton is momentarily pressed.
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circuit, diagram, interlock, interlocking, ladder, logic
Internal Elements of a 555 Timer (Screencast)
In this screencast, learners examine the internal elements of a 555 IC and their operation.
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circuit, elements, ic, integrated, internal, timer
Interpolating WSFU’s to GPM's
In this interactive object, learners assign water supply fixture units to a water distribution system using Section 82.40 of the Wisconsin Plumbing Code.
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non, piping, public, sizing, supply
Interpreting Engineering Drawings: Title and Revision Blocks (Screencast)
Learners examine the information on a title block and answer questions about that information in an interactive quiz.
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drafter, drawing, engineering, revision block, title block