Engineering Terms

2. a field that combines mechanical, electrical, and computer engineering
3. a device that increases the power of an electrical signal
7. the study of the motion of objects without considering the forces that cause the motion
11. a software system used by engineers to create 3D models of parts and assemblies
12. a semiconductor device that allows current to flow in only one direction
14. a complete closed loop which electrical current can travel
15. cell a device used to measure force or weight
20. a material used to reduce or slow the flow of heat or electricity
21. a device that manages and regulates the operation of a system
24. the process of reducing the volume of a gas or fluid
25. the process of adjusting and checking the accuracy of a measuring device
26. a type of artificial intelligence that allows computers to learn from data and improve performance on a specific task
28. a component of a control system that converts an electrical signal into mechanical motion
29. a unit of measurement for frequency
30. a device used to transfer heat between two fluids

1. the characteristics of a material that determine its behavior under different conditions
4. a computer-based method used to analyze the behavior of a structure or component under various loads and conditions
5. a device that emits a narrow beam of light that can be used for cutting, welding, or measuring
6. the study of the behavior of fluids in motion
8. the study of the interaction between electric and magnetic fields
9. the process of producing goods using machines, tools, and labor
10. a mechanical device used to change speed to torque
13. a device used to connect two parts or components of a system
16. a set of instructions or rules that a computer program follows to complete a task
17. the study of the behavior of fluids under pressure
18. the process of applying a substance to reduce friction between moving parts
19. a small computer chip that can be programmed to control the behavior of a system
22. a device that is used to send or receive radio signals
23. the transfer of heat through the movement of a fluid or gas
27. the rate at which an object changes its velocity over time