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Technology Vocab

Subject : engineering
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1. An inclined plane wrapped around a cylinder






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






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






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






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






6. 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.






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






8. A flat sloped surface






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






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






11. 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.






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






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






14. Are processes that change raw materials into industrial materials






15. An action that causes material to be removed






16. Protection from risk of harm or injury while operating equipment or working Safety Device- Apparatus or attachments that prevent a mechanism from being operated unintentionally or inappropriately






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






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






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






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






21. The capacity for doing work






22. Making sure that quality remains high during manufacturing






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






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






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






26. 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.






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






28. Are processes that turn industrial materials into finished materials






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






30. The system receiving information needed to operate the vehicle






31. Process of designing on a computer.






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






33. Machinesmade up of various combinations of simple machines






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






41. Uses energy to produce power for motion






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






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






44. To push or drive quickly and forcibly






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






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






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






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






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






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