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Technology Vocab

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






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






3. Machinesmade up of various combinations of simple machines






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






5. 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.






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






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






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






9. 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






10. The capacity for doing work






11. To push or drive quickly and forcibly






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






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






14. Are processes that change raw materials into industrial materials






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






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






17. A flat sloped surface






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






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






20. Are processes that turn industrial materials into finished materials






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






22. Making sure that quality remains high during manufacturing






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






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






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






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






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






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






29. 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.






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






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






32. 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.






33. The system receiving information needed to operate the vehicle






34. Uses energy to produce power for motion






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






36. An action that causes material to be removed






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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