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Technology Vocab

Subject : engineering
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1. Are processes that turn industrial materials into finished materials






2. A systematic problem solving strategy - with criteria and constraints - used to develop many possible solutions to solve a problem or satisfy human needs and wants and to winnow (narrow) down the possible solutions to one final choice.






3. To push or drive quickly and forcibly






4. Are processes that change raw materials into industrial materials






5. Decision-making process that produces plans for products or systems that meet human needs and wants or solve problems.






6. A vehicular system that produces proper support for the weight of the vehicle and cargo






7. Is the process by which part of a material is removed - usually through cutting Separating uses tools to shear or machine away unwanted material






8. An action that causes material to be removed






9. A full-scale working model used to test a design concept by making actual observations and necessary adjustments.






10. Force that pulls objects towards the center of the earth.






11. A flat sloped surface






12. Uses energy to produce power for motion






13. A device that is thick at one end and tapers to a thin edge at the other end






14. A manufacturing system that involves producing a limited quantity of a product to a customer's specifications.






15. The system receiving information needed to operate the vehicle






16. Human activities used to create - invent - design - transform - produce - control - maintain - and use products or systems






17. Substance (chemical - biological - or mixed) that goes into the makeup of a physical object






18. Making sure that quality remains high during manufacturing






19. The system that makes changes in speed and direction of a vehicle possible






20. An individual self-sustaining unit of life or living material. Five forms of organisms: plants - animals - fungi - protists - and bacteria






21. A drawing created to communicate specific details about an object following specific design guidelines






22. The successful transmission of information through a common system of symbols - signs - behavior - speech - writing - or signals.






23. An inclined plane wrapped around a cylinder






24. Coats or modifies the surface of parts or products to protect them - make them more appealing to the consumer or both






25. The capacity for doing work






26. A method of drawing views of an object as it is seen from different positions and arranged in a standard order






27. Is the process by which a material is chipped away to change its shape






28. Process of designing on a computer.






29. Device with fixed and moving parts that modifies mechanical energy in order to do work.






30. Any technique that uses living organisms - or parts of organisms - to make or modify products - improve plants or animals - or to develop microorganisms for specific uses.






31. Machinesmade up of various combinations of simple machines






32. The resistance of an object to the flow of a fluid - such as air or water






33. Material that is not found in nature (glass - concrete - and plastics)






34. A rough drawing that represents the main features of an object or scene and often made as a preliminary study.






35. The process of making a raw material into a finished product; especially in large quantities.






36. The system of making many of the same items very quickly - usually by machine






37. The system by which the views of a multiview drawing are arranged in relation to each other






38. A limit to the design process. Constraints may be such things as appearance - funding - space materials - and human capabilities.






39. A person who is trained in and uses technological and scientific knowledge to solve practical problems.






40. A ridged bar that is free to pivot or rotate on a fixed point






41. Two cylindrical objects fastened together that rotate on a common axis






42. Brings materials and parts together to make a finished product






43. A group of interacting - interrelated - or interdependent elements or parts that function together as a whole to accomplish a goal






44. Simple handheld artifacts that require human muscle power or air or electric power to make them work






45. Tools used to aid in the process of creating an engineering drawing.






46. Is the use of knowledge - tools - and resources to help people solve problems.






47. Written plan that identifies a problem to be solved - its criteria - and its constraints; used to encourage thinking of all aspects of a problem before attempting a solution.






48. Systematic and creative application of scientific and mathematical principles to practical ends






49. The systematic act or process of building - erecting - or constructing buildings - roads - or other structures.






50. The force that brings moving objects to rest - friction occurs when objects come in contact with each other