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How Receptacles Work - The basic working principle explained grounding
How Receptacles Work. In this video we look at how receptacles work, the different parts, how to wire a receptacle, how to control a switched receptacle, split circuit receptacles as well as how the ground wire works.
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GFCI breaker basics - Ground fault circuit interrupter how it works
In this video, we're going to go over the basics of GFCI breakers and how to use them. By the end of this video, you'll be able to understand how to use a GFCI breaker and when to use it.
Curated Video
AC Voltage Calculation - Vrms Vmax Frequency
Learn how AC voltage varies with AC since wave and how to calculate the Vrms root mean squared, vmax, peak voltage, the frequency and voltage of different countries.
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Electric Motor Build - Make a simple electric motor
Learn to build a simple electric motor as well as how the motor works. We cover the rotor, shaft, commutator, stator and magnets to learn how an electric motor works.
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3 Way Switches Explained - How to wire 3 way light switch
How to wire 3 way light switch, in this video we explain how three way switching works to connect a light fitting which is controlled with two light switches. We look at the US color coding wires and explain the different ways to connect...
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What is a fuse? the basics explained
What is a fuse? in this video we learn the basics of fuses, how they work and why they are used.
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Main electrical panel explained - Load center - service panel
How do main electrical panels work. Learn the main parts of electrical panel, load center, service panel in this video.
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Electronic Pressure Switches - How They Work
Electronic pressure switches explained. Learn how electronic pressure switches work, strain gauge, mechanical pressure switches, electronics, wheatstone brdge
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Neuroplasticity
Duke University neuroscientist Jennifer Groh discusses the vital feature of “neuroplasticity” that accounts for how our brains are continually adapting to the world around us, highlighting how the hearing impaired develop the use of a...
The Noted Anatomist
Resting membrane potential
This brief video tutorial briefly discusses resting membrane potential: 0:00. Introduction 0:53. What is a resting membrane potential? 1:33. How is a RMP measured? 4:12. How do we get a RMP at cell membranes? 9:04. How is the RMP...
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12 Power Elecronics: Thermal Consideration - Part 1
Electronics Thermal Heatsink Design Tutorial Basics of Power Electronics - Walid Issa
Visual Learning Systems
Current Electricity Quiz
This video is a quiz over the topics covered in the Current Electricity series. In this series, we explored the fundamentals of current electricity. We learned about the sources of electrical energy, the concept of voltage and electric...
Visual Learning Systems
Current Electricity Review
This video is a review of the topics covered in the Current Electricity series. In this series, we explored the fundamentals of current electricity. We learned about the sources of electrical energy, the concept of voltage and electric...
Zach Star
What Math Classes Do Engineers (and Physics Majors) Take?
This is a more technical video that describes the calculus classes you will take as an engineering (and physics major) in undergrad. Regardless of what type of engineering discipline you choose, you will take mostly the same math...
Zach Star
Mechanical Engineering Subfields and Senior Project Examples
Mechanical engineering is a broad major that can be broken up into different subfields or concentrations. The main concentrations I discuss in this video are Mechatronics, HVAC, and Manufacturing. Mechatronics is the combination of...
Visual Learning Systems
The Nature of Electricity: Lightning and Thunder
This video describes the basic role that atoms play in creating electrical charges, as well as the nature and creation of static electricity. Various methods of charging are discussed, emphasizing the role that insulators and conductors...
Zach Star
Mechanical Vs. Electrical Engineering How to Pick the Right Major
Often students struggle between whether to major in mechanical engineering or electrical engineering. These are two of the most common engineering disciplines so I wanted to address this question for those who are undecided. The good...
Curated Video
Introduction to Electrical Circuits and Quantities
The video explains the basic principles of a simple electrical circuit and how to calculate current, potential difference, and resistance using equations. The video also applies these equations to a simple circuit diagram with a battery,...
Visual Learning Systems
The Nature of Electricity: Moving Charges
This video describes the basic role that atoms play in creating electrical charges, as well as the nature and creation of static electricity. Various methods of charging are discussed, emphasizing the role that insulators and conductors...
Mazz Media
Wind Turbine
This live-action video program is about wind turbines. The program is designed to reinforce and support a student's comprehension and retention of the term through use of video footage, photographs, diagrams and colorful, animated...
Dom Burgess
What Happens When You Are Struck By Lightning?
Third degree burns, brain damage and heart attacks. In this episode, Dom investigates what happens to your body when you are struck by lightning and why high voltage electricity is just, like, really not good for you! Prepare to be SHOCKED!
Zach Star
What Math Classes do Engineers (and Physics Majors) Take (Part 2)?
In the last video I covered the required math classes for engineers and physics majors that you will definitely see. This video will cover more of the classes that you MAY encounter depending on your major. These classes include......
Cerebellum
Early Scientific Revolution - William Gilbert
Europe experienced one of the most remarkable periods in history roughly between 1550 and 1700, when three of history's most important events were occurring simultaneously: the Renaissance, the Reformation, and the Scientific Revolution....
Catalyst University
The Pacemaker Potential EXPLAINED
In this video, we discuss how the electrical conduction system generates a pacemaker potential by viewing the action potential diagram.