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Learn Engineering: Understanding Degrees of Freedom

For Students 11th - 12th
Explores how to predict degrees of freedom of a mechanism. Understand that in mechanics degrees of freedom is one of the most important concepts. Video length: 4 min. 41 sec.
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Learn Engineering: Velocity Analysis: Mechanics

For Students 11th - 12th
Learn how a velocity analysis is necessary to make sure a mechanism is properly designed. This video will discuss how a velocity analysis is completed. Site also includes an article which discusses concepts found in video. [5:07]
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Learn Engineering: Spur Gear Design

For Students 11th - 12th
Understand the design criteria that should be met by any gear design to meet the American Gear Manufacturers Association standards. The accompanying video discusses how the design inputs (power transmitted, space constraints, and...
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Learn Engineering: Principal Stress, Principal Plane & Mohr's Circle Analysis

For Students 11th - 12th
Article and video discussing the most convenient way to do a stress analysis called the Mohr's circle. Also, learn the importance of determining maximum normal stress. [9:15]
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Learn Engineering: What Is Von Mises Stress?

For Students 11th - 12th
In this article and video, learn about how engineers can use the Von Mises stress to predict when their design will fail. By completing the calculations, engineers can find the maximum value of Von Mises and can be more accurate with the...
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Learn Engineering: Theories of Failure

For Students 11th - 12th
This article and video will introduce students to the theories of failure. Learn the equations used for maximum principal stress, maximum normal strain theory, shear strain energy, and total strain energy. The article discusses all...
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Learn Engineering: Theory of Vibration

For Students 11th - 12th
Did you know that some bridges have failed due to the effect of vibration? This article and video explore vibration and its importance in the design of civil structures and mechanical equipment. The article discusses all concepts covered...
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Learn Engineering: Working of a Limited Slip Differential

For Students 11th - 12th
A video and article explaining how cars use limited slip differential to overcome traction issues of the drive wheel. The article discusses all topics found in the video. [4:56]
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Learn Engineering: Torsen Differential: How Does It Work?

For Students 11th - 12th
This video and article explain about the patented parts of a Torsen differential which allows the outside drive wheel to rotate faster than the inner drive wheel during a turn while overcoming traction problems. The article discusses all...
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Learn Engineering: Diesel Engine vs. Petrol Engine

For Students 11th - 12th
This video and article explore the differences and the similarities between petrol and diesel engines. The article discusses all topics found in the video. [4:06]
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Learn Engineering: Manual Transmission: How It Works?

For Students 11th - 12th
Learn about why a transmission is required in automobiles in this video and article, and how manual transmissions work. The article discusses all topics found in the video. [6:05]
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Learn Engineering: Working of Single Phase Induction Motors

For Students 11th - 12th
A video and article giving information about how single phase induction motors function and what parts they contain. The accompanying article explains the concepts further using detailed illustrations. [4:06]
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Learn Engineering: How Does an Induction Motor Work?

For Students 11th - 12th
An article and video about the most commonly used electrical machine called an induction motor. Learn about the parts of the motors that allow the motor to function. [4:43]
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Learn Engineering: Single Phase Motors

For Students 11th - 12th
Learn about how a single phase motor produces a rotating magnetic field in this video. The accompanying article discusses topics found in the video. [2:00]
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Learn Engineering: Understanding Rotating Magnetic Field & Synchronous Speed

For Students 11th - 12th
Get information about rotating magnetic fields and how electric machines use them for their operation. Discusses synchronous speed and number of poles on an electrical machine. The accompanying article discusses the topics found in the...