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Technology Vocab

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






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






3. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






10. Are processes that change raw materials into industrial materials






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






12. 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.






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






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






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






16. Uses energy to produce power for motion






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






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






19. 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.






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






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






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






23. Process of designing on a computer.






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






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






26. The capacity for doing work






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






28. To push or drive quickly and forcibly






29. Machinesmade up of various combinations of simple machines






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






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






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






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






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






35. Making sure that quality remains high during manufacturing






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






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






38. 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.






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






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






41. An action that causes material to be removed






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






43. A flat sloped surface






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






45. Are processes that turn industrial materials into finished materials






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






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






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






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






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