Visual learning tools for ac circuits and machines

This paper presents a series of interactive visualization tools to supplement textbooks and to aid students in learning a variety of basic AC machine concepts. The tools are purposely designed for maximum accessibility. They are available free of charge on the web, and require only the downloading and installation of a player application available for multiple platforms. They are easily modifiable to reflect instructor's comfort and convenience. The tools are effective in generating more enthusiasm among students because they provide alternatives to traditional approaches to clarifying difficult and unintuitive concepts.