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Introduction To Engineering - 7

Subject : engineering
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1. The metric unit for measuring work






2. Provides a framework for design and problem solving work






3. An inclined plane which is wrapped around a cylinder






4. The scientific formula for work is






5. Energy may change form but the amount of energy remains the same






6. A lever in which the fulcrum is at one end - and the effort is at the other end






7. Ways of overcoming difficulties






8. Shows what a product will look like when it is produced






9. Provides a structure for thinking and doing






10. A wheel that meshes with a sliding toothed bar - converting rotary motion to reciprocating (to- and- fro)






11. Work divided by time






12. The process of how solutions to problems are developed is






13. Two wheels that intermest at an angle to change the direction of rotation - also altering speed and force if necessary






14. Changes and improvements made to products already invented are






15. Two gear wheels that intermesh in the same plane - regulating the speed or force of motion and reversing its direction






16. A pulley that changes direction of effort but provides no mechanical advantage






17. If you generate alternative solutions and begin to build your best solution - but you have problems building your design - what should you do?






18. A machine in which a lever rotates around a fixed point






19. Seeks to explain and describe the physical world






20. 550 foot- pounds per second






21. A bar or rod that tilts on a pivot - or fulcrum






22. A force that opposes motion






23. A shaft with a screw thread that meshes with a toothed wheel to alter the direction of motion - and change the speed and force






24. The study of how human beings best interact with technology






25. Machines are used to make work easier. How does a machine accomplish this?






26. A fixed wheel with a rope or chain that is attached to a load - used to change the direction of a force or to lift heavy objects - is a






27. The generation of ideas for solutions by a group is known as






28. When a machine multiplies the effort being used






29. Toothed wheels that intermesh with other toothed wheels to transmit motion and force are






30. The weight or resistance on a lever






31. The development of something completely new






32. The English unit of measuring work






33. The generation of ideas for solutions






34. The force (push or pull) used to do work






35. A lever in which the fulcrum is between the effort and the load






36. A pulley that makes work easier






37. The weight of the obect being moved






38. Involves the effort you put in and the distance over which you maintain the effort






39. The ability to do work






40. Provides direction for the work of the designer






41. The planned process of change






42. Come in a variety of sizes with their teeth straight or curved and inclined at a variety of angles






43. When designing a solution to a problem - a problem solver should always






44. The difficulties we must overcome






45. A wheel fixed to a support with a rope that is run over the wheel to change the direction of a force applied to the rope






46. When generating ideas for a solution to a problem - it is important to do which of the following in order to effectively and visually communicate these ideas for use in construction drawings?






47. The amount of effort needed to raise a load by using a pulley system is determined by






48. Seeks to meer our needs and wants and to extend our capabilities






49. A bar or rod that tilts on a pivot - or fulcrum - used to overcome a resistance or to raise a weight when force is applied is a






50. Energy of position







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