Engineering Terms

4. the study of the motion of objects without considering the forces that cause the motion
7. a device used to measure force or weight
9. a component of a control system that converts an electrical signal into mechanical motion
10. the transfer of heat through the movement of a fluid or gas
11. the rate at which an object changes its velocity over time
12. a device that manages and regulates the operation of a system
15. a mechanical device used to change speed to torque
17. a semiconductor device that allows current to flow in only one direction
18. a device that increases the power of an electrical signal
19. the study of the interaction between electric and magnetic fields

1. a material used to reduce or slow the flow of heat or electricity
2. a device used to connect two parts or components of a system
3. the study of the behavior of fluids under pressure
5. a unit of measurement for frequency
6. a complete closed loop which electrical current can travel
8. a device that emits a narrow beam of light that can be used for cutting, welding, or measuring
10. the process of adjusting and checking the accuracy of a measuring device
13. the process of reducing the volume of a gas or fluid
14. a device that is used to send or receive radio signals
16. a set of instructions or rules that a computer program follows to complete a task