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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
Acceleration and Deceleration Adjustments
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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 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
Angular Measurement
In this learning activity you'll review angles and different types of angular measuring tools associated with manufacturing.
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angles, angular, how are angles used in manufacturing, measurement, protractors, what are some angle tools
Angular Measurement Review
In this learning activity you'll test your knowledge of angular measurement in this 10-question quiz.
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angular, inspection, measurement, review
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
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
Automotive Electrical Systems VAT-40 Battery Testing
Learners read a detailed description of the VAT-40 tester and practice using it in an interactive exercise.
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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 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
Boyle's Law (Screencast)
Learners apply the principles associated with Boyle’s Law.
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boyles, law, pressure, temperature, volume
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 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 Blank Size for Rolled Sheet Metal (Screencast)
In this interactive object, students read how to calculate the blank size for cylinders in a three-roll pinch roller. A calculator is required for the brief quiz that completes the activity.
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metal, pinch, power, roll, roller, three
Calculating Cutting Speeds for Twist Drills (Screencast)
Students view the formula for determining twist drill speeds in metal.
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calculating, drill, drills, speeds, twist
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
Calculating Lengths for Tube Bending
The learner reads an explanation of how to determine lengths for tubing and pipe bending and then performs calculations in an interactive exercise. Two methods for determining angle bends are shown. A calculator is required.
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bender, bending, forming, pipe, tube, tubing
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
Changes in Our World: Chemical and Physical (Screencast)
In this screencast, learners examine the kinds of physical and chemical changes that occur in substances.
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chemical, Physical
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
Clock Pulse Triggering of Flip-Flops (Screencast)
This screencast shows the symbols used to represent the type of pulse required at the clock input to activate flip-flops.
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clock, dd0005, edge, flip, flop, flops, input, level, pulse, signals, triggering
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
Common Types of Oxidation-Reduction Reactions (Screencast)
Learners identify combination, decomposition, displacement, and combustion types of redox reactions. They also watch a video clip that demonstrates the reaction of sodium and water.
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oxidation, reduction
Controlling pH
Learners view an animated presentation showing how the pH level of a cleaning solution is controlled in a closed-loop system in a manufacturing setting. A quiz completes the activity.
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acid, alkaline, analytical, control, level, ph, reagent
Conversion Between Mass and Moles of an Element (Screencast)
Atomic weights are used to convert the mass of a sample into the number of moles of the element in the sample and vice versa. Four examples are provided for practice.
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atomic weight, mass, moles
Converting Numbers from Standard Form to Engineering Notation
Learners convert a number from standard form to engineering notation.
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amperage, base 10, conversion, decimals, engineering notation, factor of 10, prefix, standard form, voltage
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
Converting Values in Engineering Notation
The learner will convert various values to engineering notation.
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conversions, engineering notation
Current Divider Rule (CDR)
Students review the Current Divider Rule (CDR) and work practice problems.
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cdr, current, divider
Current and Voltage Parameters of Digital Circuitry (Screencast)
In this interactive learning object, students read about the voltage and current parameters commonly found on a data sheet. A brief quiz completes the activity.
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data, digital, sheet
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
Datum Precedence and Degrees of Freedom
Datum precedence is a fundamental principle in the design and manufacture of mechanical parts and assemblies. It refers to the order of importance assigned to different datums, which are specific points, lines, or planes on a part, which are used as references for measurement and geometric tolerances.
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3D, GD&T, Models, Tolerance
Demultiplexers (Screencast)
In this animated object, learners examine the operation of a demultiplexer along with the data output and select lines. A brief quiz completes the activity.
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data, dd0003, demultiplexer, demultiplexers, digital, distributor
Depth Measurement
In this learning activity you'll review a visual overview of depth measurement using the depth micrometer.
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depth, inspection, measurement, micrometer
Depth Micrometer Review
In this interaction the student is presented with 20 questions identifying depth micrometer measurements.
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depth, measurement, micrometer, review
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
Dial Caliper: Measurements Review
The student is asked to identify measurements on a dial caliper.
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caliper, dial, inspection, measurements, review
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
Displacement Level Sensors
In this animated object, learners study how displacement level sensors are used to measure the level of liquid in a tank.
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displacement, level, sensor, sensors
Distance Fallen vs. Stain Diameter (Screencast)
Learners observe how a blood drop in flight continually accelerates and increases in velocity over time. As the drop falls, resistance accumulates. The increase in stain diameter relative to distance of a typical 50 ml drop of blood is represented here. This activity has audio content.
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Blood, forensic, Forensics, friction, gravitational Acceleration
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 Grounding
In this learning module, you'll explore what electrical grounding is, how it works, and some real-world applications.
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chassis ground, earth ground, electrical grounding, electrical grounding examples, electrical safety, ground outlet, ground plug, how does electrical grounding work, what is electrical grounding
Electrical Opens and Shorts
In this animated activity, learners examine the difference between opens and shorts in an electrical circuit. A brief quiz completes the object.
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automotive, cc0002, circuits, electrical, opens, shorts, wiring
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
Electromagnetic Radiation (Screencast)
In this animated and interactive object, learners examine the inverse proportionality of wavelength and frequency and their relationship to the speed of light.
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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
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
Exclusive-NOR Gate (Screencast)
In this learning activity you'll review the operation of an Exclusive-NOR gate by using a truth table, a Boolean Algebra equation, a switch analogy, and a written statement.
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dd0004, digital, electronics, ex, exnor, gate, gates, logic, nor
Feed Rate Calculations
This content gives the student a text and photo overview of feed rate calculations.
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drills, twist
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
Fixed Gages Review
This interaction tests the student's knowledge of fixed gages.
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fixed, gages, review
Following Instructions
The learner will understand the importance of following instructions.
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following instructions, instructions, manufacturing instructions, soft skills
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
Future-State Mapping
The learner reads an explanation of all of the elements that comprise a future-state map. A map is shown.
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enterprise, future, improvement, lean, management, manufacturing, map, mapping, process, state, stream, value
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 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
Gage Block Combinations Review
In this learning activity you'll test your ability to select the proper gage blocks when making a stack.
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blocks, gage, how do I measure with gage blocks, how do I use gage blocks, measurment
Gage Blocks
In this learning activity you'll explore the history behind gage blocks.
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blocks, calibration, gage, how are gage blocks calibrated, how were gage blocks invented, measure, standards, what are gage blocks, wringing
Gas Volume and Molar Amount
In this brief object, learners examine the direct relationship between the volume of a gas sample and the number of moles of gas. A problem is presented so students can test their knowledge of Avogadro's Law.
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Gas Volume vs. Pressure (Boyle's Law)
Boyle's Law states that gas volume varies inversely with the pressure at constant temperature and is described by the equation PV = constant. An example of a sample of gas at two conditions of P and V is used to illustrate the law.
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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
Haas CNC Vertical Machining Center Operations
Operational overview of the Haas CNC vertical machining center.
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CNC, Haas, Milling
Haas Milling Machine - Setting Offsets
Learn how to set offsets on the Haas CNC Machining Center.
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CNC, Haas, Milling
Hacksaws Identification Review
This review assesses the student's ability to identify a hacksaw correctly.
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benchwork, hacksaw, review
Heat Transfer: Conduction, Convection, Radiation
In this animated activity, learners explore three major methods of heat transfer and practice identifying each.
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Animated activity, College-level thermodynamics, Conduction, Convection, Educational resources, Energy transfer, Fluid dynamics, Heat exchange, Heat flow, Heat sinks, Heat sources, Heat transfer, High school physics, Interactive learning, Online learning., Radiation, Science animation, STEM education, Temperature difference, Thermal conductivity, Thermal energy, Thermal equilibrium, Thermal insulation, Thermodynamics
Heavy Truck Electronic Control Modules
This learning object is designed to show students they types of information that can be imaged from the Electronic Control Module employed by heavy truck engines.
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crime scene, ECM, Electronic Control Module, Heavy Truck
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 Pressure Changes Boiling Temperature
Learners study the effect that pressure has on boiling temperatures. Once a liquid has reached a full boil, additional heat does not raise the liquid’s temperature; however, pressure can vary the boiling point of a liquid. A brief quiz completes the activity.
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boiling, changes, how, point, pressure, temperature, vary
How to Read a Caliper
In this interactive object, learners review how to read a caliper. They then test their skills with eight practice questions.
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Caliper, Centimeter, Classroom resources, Digital caliper, Educational resources, eLearning, English system, Inch, Interactive learning, Learning activities, Measurement tools, Metric system, Micrometer, Millimeter, Online learning, Practice questions, Precision measurement, Reading measurements, Student engagement, Study aids., Thousandth of an inch, Vernier caliper
Humidity Measurements
Learners examine dew point and the two types of humidity values, absolute and relative, along with the types of instruments used to measure them. The activity includes a video clip and a quiz.
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absolute, dew, humidity, measurements, point, relative
Hydraulic Cylinder Speed (Screencast)
In this screencast, learners examine why the piston of a hydraulic cylinder extends slower than it retracts. A brief quiz completes the activity.
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cylinder, ff0002, hydraulic, piston, rod, speed
Hydraulic Pressure Switch Applications
This animated lesson demonstrates hydraulic pressure switch applications when the switch is connected to a ladder circuit to operate in a hydraulic system.
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hydraulic, hydraulic pressure switch applications, pressure
Hydrostatic Pressure (Screencast)
In this animated object, learners read about hydrostatic pressure and observe how it is used to measure the level of a material in a container.
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hydrostatic, level, measurement, measurements, pressure
Ideal Gas Law
In this interactive object, learners use the ideal gas law to solve a practice problem.
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Identifying Compounds and Ions
Learners complete an exercise to match chemical formulas with the names of binary compounds, tertiary compounds, and ions.
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Identifying Engineering Notation
The learner will represent very large and very small numbers in engineering notation.
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current, electronics, engineering, engineering notation, exponents, factor of 10, gig, measurement, notation, power, resistance, standard form, voltage
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
Identifying the Number of Significant Digits
Learners will identify the number of significant digits in practice problems.
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base 10, decimals, leading zeros, measurements, non-zero digits, significant digits, trailing zeros
Indirect Measurement
In this learning activity you'll review a visual overview of indirect measurement.
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calipers, how do I use a caliper, indirect, inspection, measurement, parallels
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