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Technology Vocab

Subject : engineering
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1. A device that is thick at one end and tapers to a thin edge at the other end






2. 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.






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






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






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






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






7. Are processes that turn industrial materials into finished materials






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






9. Machinesmade up of various combinations of simple machines






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






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






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






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






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






15. 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






16. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






22. Uses energy to produce power for motion






23. An inclined plane wrapped around a cylinder






24. A flat sloped surface






25. The system receiving information needed to operate the vehicle






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






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






28. Making sure that quality remains high during manufacturing






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






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






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






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






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






34. Are processes that change raw materials into industrial materials






35. 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.






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






37. An action that causes material to be removed






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






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






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






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






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






43. To push or drive quickly and forcibly






44. Process of designing on a computer.






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






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






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






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






49. The capacity for doing work






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