LogoLog inSubscribe

AC electrical circuit generator

Learning objectives

  • Explore basic electricity relationships for AC and DC circutis.
  • Use an ammeter and voltmeter to take readings in circuits.
  • Provide reasoning to explain the measurements and relationships.
  • Describe how capacitors and inductors behave in a circuit.
  • Experimentally determine the RC time constant.
  • Simulate RLC circuits and determine the conditions for resonance.

An electrical circuit is a series of objects, including a generator, connected by conductive wires, forming a closed loop system.

Electric circuits are fundamental to understanding modern technology. This simulator allows you to construct and experiment with both AC and DC circuits in a simple drag-and-drop environment. You can place components such as resistors, light bulbs, capacitors, inductors, and switches onto a virtual workspace, connect them to AC or DC sources, and observe real-time simulations of electrical behavior. Integrated measurement tools, including voltmeters and ammeters, provide immediate feedback and reinforce key scientific principles through hands-on exploration.

Discover EduMedia for free

The interactive encyclopedia that brings science and math to life in the classroom.

sourceOver 1,000 resources

School level

Sign up for our newsletter