Engineering Terms

1. a mechanical device used to change speed to torque
3. a device that emits a narrow beam of light that can be used for cutting, welding, or measuring
7. a device that is used to send or receive radio signals
8. the process of reducing the volume of a gas or fluid
11. the rate at which an object changes its velocity over time
12. a semiconductor device that allows current to flow in only one direction
15. the process of adjusting and checking the accuracy of a measuring device
16. a device used to connect two parts or components of a system
17. a set of instructions or rules that a computer program follows to complete a task
19. the study of the behavior of fluids under pressure
20. the study of the motion of objects without considering the forces that cause the motion

2. a device that increases the power of an electrical signal
4. the transfer of heat through the movement of a fluid or gas
5. a device that manages and regulates the operation of a system
6. a component of a control system that converts an electrical signal into mechanical motion
9. a unit of measurement for frequency
10. a device used to measure force or weight
13. the study of the interaction between electric and magnetic fields
14. a complete closed loop which electrical current can travel
18. a material used to reduce or slow the flow of heat or electricity