Engineering Terms

3. a device used to connect two parts or components of a system
5. cell a device used to measure force or weight
7. a device that manages and regulates the operation of a system
10. a device that is used to send or receive radio signals
12. a mechanical device used to change speed to torque
14. the study of the interaction between electric and magnetic fields
16. the study of the behavior of fluids under pressure
17. a device that emits a narrow beam of light that can be used for cutting, welding, or measuring
20. the process of adjusting and checking the accuracy of a measuring device
21. the transfer of heat through the movement of a fluid or gas
22. a unit of measurement for frequency
23. the study of the motion of objects without considering the forces that cause the motion
25. a semiconductor device that allows current to flow in only one direction
26. the process of reducing the volume of a gas or fluid
28. a computer-based method used to analyze the behavior of a structure or component under various loads and conditions
30. the process of producing goods using machines, tools, and labor

1. the characteristics of a material that determine its behavior under different conditions
2. the process of applying a substance to reduce friction between moving parts
4. a type of artificial intelligence that allows computers to learn from data and improve performance on a specific task
6. a set of instructions or rules that a computer program follows to complete a task
8. a device used to transfer heat between two fluids
9. a software system used by engineers to create 3D models of parts and assemblies
11. the rate at which an object changes its velocity over time
13. a device that increases the power of an electrical signal
15. a component of a control system that converts an electrical signal into mechanical motion
18. a small computer chip that can be programmed to control the behavior of a system
19. a field that combines mechanical, electrical, and computer engineering
24. the study of the behavior of fluids in motion
27. a complete closed loop which electrical current can travel
29. a material used to reduce or slow the flow of heat or electricity