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






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






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






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






6. Machinesmade up of various combinations of simple machines






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






8. The capacity for doing work






9. Are processes that turn industrial materials into finished materials






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






17. Uses energy to produce power for motion






18. 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






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






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






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






22. 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.






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






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






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






26. Making sure that quality remains high during manufacturing






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






28. Process of designing on a computer.






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






30. 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.






31. An inclined plane wrapped around a cylinder






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






39. Are processes that change raw materials into industrial materials






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






41. 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.






42. 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.






43. An action that causes material to be removed






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






45. The system receiving information needed to operate the vehicle






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






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






48. To push or drive quickly and forcibly






49. A flat sloped surface






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