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Introduction To Engineering - 7

Subject : engineering
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1. The process of how solutions to problems are developed is






2. The weight or resistance on a lever






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






4. The ability to do work






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






6. Work divided by time






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






8. The improvement of things already invented






9. Provides problem clarification and specification






10. The turning point of a lever






11. 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






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






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






14. A pulley that makes work easier






15. The metric unit for measuring work






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






17. Provides a structure for thinking and doing






18. Describes the limitations and requirements of the project's solution






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






20. A force that opposes motion






21. 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






22. 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






23. The English unit of measuring work






24. Consists of an endless chain looped around three pulleys






25. The planned process of change






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






27. Provides direction for the work of the designer






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






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






30. A lever in which the fulcrum is at one end - and the load is at the other end






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






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






33. A guide to help make problem solving in technology more effective






34. The force applied to a lever






35. Operational models used to test the mechanical or electrical systems






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






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






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






39. The scientific formula for work is






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






41. A system of pulleys that consists of one rope wound around two separate sets of pulley - each of which is free to rotate independently on the same axle






42. The difficulties we must overcome






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






44. The weight of the obect being moved






45. 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?






46. When a machine multiplies the effort being used






47. Provides a framework for design and problem solving work






48. Seeks to explain and describe the physical world






49. The development of something completely new






50. Levers in which the fulcrum is always placed between the effort and the load are called