The use of machines or technology to perform tasks without human intervention.

The ability to meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

The study of designing equipment and devices that fit the human body and its movements.

The process of identifying a challenge and finding a solution to it.

Limits or restrictions that affect the design or process.

Standards or rules used to evaluate possible solutions.

The method or design that solves a problem or meets criteria.

A method of repeating cycles to improve and refine a solution.

The practicality or possibility of a design or idea being successfully implemented.

Characteristics of materials, such as strength, durability, flexibility, and conductivity.

The process of turning raw materials into finished products.

A manufacturing process that creates objects by building them layer by layer from a digital file.

A process of shaping material by pouring it into a mold.

A machining process that uses rotary cutters to remove material from a workpiece.

A process of joining materials by applying heat or pressure.

Materials made from two or more different materials that are combined to achieve desired properties.

A push or pull that causes an object to move or change its motion.

The transfer of energy when a force is applied to an object causing it to move.

The rate at which work is done or energy is transferred.

A twisting force that causes rotation.

The speed and direction of an object's motion.

The rate at which an object changes its velocity.

The tendency of an object to resist changes in its motion.

A complete path through which electric current can flow.

The flow of electric charge through a conductor.

The difference in electric potential between two points in a circuit.

The opposition to the flow of electric current in a circuit.

The capacity to do work, often measured in joules.

Energy obtained from resources that are naturally replenished, like solar, wind, and hydropower.

The branch of engineering that deals with the design and construction of public works like roads, bridges, and buildings.

Mechanical Engineering

The branch of engineering concerned with the design, construction, and operation of machinery.

Electrical Engineering

The branch of engineering focused on the study and application of electricity, electronics, and electromagnetism.

The branch of engineering that deals with the transformation of raw materials into useful products through chemical processes.

General Engineering Terms Flashcards

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Engineering

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The application of scientific knowledge to solve practical problems.

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Technology

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The use of tools, machines, materials, and processes to meet human needs.

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Design

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The process of creating a plan or drawing to show the look and function of an object or system.

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Prototype

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A preliminary model of something, built to test and evaluate a design concept.

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Innovation

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The process of developing new methods, ideas, or products.

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CAD (Computer-Aided Design)

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Software used for creating precision drawings or models in engineering.

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Blueprint

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A detailed technical drawing that guides the construction of an object or system.

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