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Technology Vocab

Subject : engineering
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1. Is the process by which a material is chipped away to change its shape






2. The capacity for doing work






3. Work performed by an engineer -involves the knowledge of mathematical and natural sciences applied with judgment and creativity to develop ways to utilize materials and forces of nature for the benefit of mankind.






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






5. 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.






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






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






8. Machinesmade up of various combinations of simple machines






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






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






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






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






13. Uses energy to produce power for motion






14. Are processes that turn industrial materials into finished materials






15. Process of designing on a computer.






16. A flat sloped surface






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






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






19. The system receiving information needed to operate the vehicle






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






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






22. 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.






23. Made of a grooved wheel with a rope or cable wrapped around it






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






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






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






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






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






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






30. An inclined plane wrapped around a cylinder






31. Increases our mechanical advantage and help us apply forces we could not provide with just our own strength.






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






33. To push or drive quickly and forcibly






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






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






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






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






38. An action that causes material to be removed






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






40. To keep from falling or moving; support Lift is an upward force used to overcome gravity






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






42. Making sure that quality remains high during manufacturing






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






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






45. Are processes that change raw materials into industrial materials






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






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






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






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






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