Principals of Engineering by Elijah Bates https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash Word Wall en-us 2018-11-28 14:18:18 UTC 2023-02-27 17:38:24 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Condos.png Alloys ejbates20 https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/308787080 a metal made by combining two or more metallic elements, especially to give greater strength or resistance to corrosion.]]> 2018-11-28 14:24:15 UTC https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/308787080 Manufacturability ejbates20 https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/309757987 Design for manufacturability (also sometimes known as design for manufacturing or DFM) is the general engineering practice of designing products in such a way that they are easy to manufacture.]]> 2018-11-30 13:48:43 UTC https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/309757987 Materials engineering ejbates20 https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/309758632 The interdisciplinary field of materials science, also commonly termed materials science and engineering is the design and discovery of new materials, particularly solids. ]]> 2018-11-30 13:50:05 UTC https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/309758632 Melting Point ejbates20 https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/309759168 the temperature at which a given solid will melt.]]> 2018-11-30 13:51:17 UTC https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/309759168 Metal ejbates20 https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/309759789 a solid material that is typically hard, shiny, malleable, fusible, and ductile, with good electrical and thermal conductivity (e.g., iron, gold, silver, copper, and aluminum, and alloys such as brass and steel)]]> 2018-11-30 13:52:43 UTC https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/309759789 Nanoparticle ejbates20 https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/309760814 Nanoparticles are particles between 1 and 100 nanometres in size with a surrounding interfacial layer. The interfacial layer is an integral part of nanoscale matter, fundamentally affecting all of its properties. The interfacial layer typically consists of ions, inorganic and organic molecules]]> 2018-11-30 13:54:50 UTC https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/309760814 Nanotechnology ejbates20 https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/309762489 the branch of technology that deals with dimensions and tolerances of less than 100 nanometers, especially the manipulation of individual atoms and molecules.]]> 2018-11-30 13:58:06 UTC https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/309762489 Nanotubes ejbates20 https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/309763313 a tubular molecule composed of a large number of carbon atoms.]]> 2018-11-30 13:59:48 UTC https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/309763313 Nanowire ejbates20 https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/309763657 a nanoscale rod made of semiconducting material, used in miniature transistors and some laser applications.]]> 2018-11-30 14:00:29 UTC https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/309763657 Nondestructive Material Test ejbates20 https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/309764173 Nondestructive testing is a wide group of analysis techniques used in science and technology industry to evaluate the properties of a material, component or system without causing damage.]]> 2018-11-30 14:01:33 UTC https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/309764173 Plasticity ejbates20 https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/309765555 the quality of being easily shaped or molded.]]> 2018-11-30 14:04:23 UTC https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/309765555 Polymer ejbates20 https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/309765994 a substance that has a molecular structure consisting chiefly or entirely of a large number of similar units bonded together, e.g., many synthetic organic materials used as plastics and resins.]]> 2018-11-30 14:05:16 UTC https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/309765994 Radiography test ejbates20 https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/310409872 Industrial radiography is a method of non-destructive testing where many types of manufactured components can be examined to verify the internal structure and integrity of the specimen. Industrial Radiography can be performed utilizing either X-rays or gamma rays. Both are forms of electromagnetic radiation.]]> 2018-12-03 14:12:44 UTC https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/310409872 Resistivity ejbates20 https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/310411920 a measure of the resisting power of a specified material to the flow of an electric current.]]> 2018-12-03 14:16:15 UTC https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/310411920 Shear Stress ejbates20 https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/310412517 A shear stress, often denoted by τ (Greek: tau), is the component of stress coplanar with a material cross section.Shear stress arises from the force vector component parallel to the cross section of the material.]]> 2018-12-03 14:17:22 UTC https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/310412517 Strain Stress ejbates20 https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/310414237 Strain is the response of a system to an applied stress. When a material is loaded with a force, it produces a stress, which then causes a material to deform. Engineering strain is defined as the amount of deformation in the direction of the applied force divided by the initial length of the material.]]> 2018-12-03 14:20:04 UTC https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/310414237 tensile strength ejbates20 https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/310416816 the resistance of a material to breaking under tension.]]> 2018-12-03 14:24:19 UTC https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/310416816 Thermal Conductivity ejbates20 https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/310417363 Thermal conductivity is the property of a material to conduct heat. It is evaluated primarily in terms of Fourier's Law for heat conduction. In general, thermal conductivity is a tensor property, expressing the anisotropy of the property.]]> 2018-12-03 14:25:12 UTC https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/310417363 Thermal Resistance ejbates20 https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/310420190 Thermal resistance is a heat property and a measurement of a temperature difference by which an object or material resists a heat flow. Thermal resistance is the reciprocal of thermal conductance. (Absolute) thermal resistance R in K/W is a property of a particular component.]]> 2018-12-03 14:29:42 UTC https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/310420190 Ultrasonic Test ejbates20 https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/310420745 Ultrasonic inspection (UT) is a non-destructive test method that utilizes sound waves to detect cracks and defects in parts and materials. It can also be used to determine a material's thickness, such as measuring the wall thickness of a pipe.]]> 2018-12-03 14:30:36 UTC https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/310420745 Biomaterial ejbates20 https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/310713732 Biomaterials are those materials — be it natural or synthetic, alive or lifeless, and usually made of multiple components — that interact with biological systems. Biomaterials are often used in medical applications to augment or replace a natural function.]]> 2018-12-04 01:39:00 UTC https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/310713732 Buckyball ejbates20 https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/310713976 A buckyball is a molecule called Buckminsterfullerene. Composed of 60 carbon atoms formed in the shape of a hollow ball, buckyballs have, as yet, little practical use, although they do make up nanotubes, which have some uses.]]> 2018-12-04 01:40:17 UTC https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/310713976 Ceramic ejbates20 https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/310714036 A ceramic is a solid material comprising an inorganic compound of metal, non-metal or metalloid atoms primarily held in ionic and covalent bonds. Common examples are earthenware, porcelain, and brick.]]> 2018-12-04 01:40:41 UTC https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/310714036 Compression Strength ejbates20 https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/310714277 Compressive strength or compression strength is the capacity of a material or structure to withstand loads tending to reduce size, as opposed to tensile strength, which withstands loads tending to elongate. In other words, compressive strength resists compression, whereas tensile strength resists tension.]]> 2018-12-04 01:42:18 UTC https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/310714277 Composite ejbates20 https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/310714440 made up of various parts or elements.]]> 2018-12-04 01:43:12 UTC https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/310714440 Conductivity ejbates20 https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/310714870 the degree to which a specified material conducts electricity, calculated as the ratio of the current density in the material to the electric field that causes the flow of current. It is the reciprocal of the resistivity.]]> 2018-12-04 01:46:01 UTC https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/310714870 corrosion ejbates20 https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/310714951 the process of corroding metal, stone, or other materials.]]> 2018-12-04 01:46:31 UTC https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/310714951 destructive materials testing ejbates20 https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/310715574
Uniaxial tensile strength testing with computerised stress-strain plots.
Charpy impact testing (CVN)
Macro and micro hardness testing (Vickers, Brinell, Rockwell)
Macro etch.
Metallurgical microscopy.
Bend testing.
]]> 2018-12-04 01:50:35 UTC https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/310715574 elasticity ejbates20 https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/310715721 the ability of an object or material to resume its normal shape after being stretched or compressed; stretchiness.]]> 2018-12-04 01:51:26 UTC https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/310715721 flammability ejbates20 https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/310715803 Flammability is the ability of a chemical to burn or ignite, causing fire or combustion. The degree of difficulty required to cause the combustion of a chemical is quantified through fire testing.

]]> 2018-12-04 01:51:53 UTC https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/310715803 hydraulic system ejbates20 https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/325382129 A hydraulic drive system is a quasi-hydro-static drive or transmission system that uses pressurized hydraulic fluid to power hydraulic machinery. The term hydro-static refers to the transfer of energy from pressure differences, not from the kinetic energy of the flow.]]> 2019-01-29 14:05:34 UTC https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/325382129 inclined plane ejbates20 https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/325382813 An inclined plane, also known as a ramp, is a flat supporting surface tilted at an angle, with one end higher than the other, used as an aid for raising or lowering a load. The inclined plane is one of the six classical simple machines defined by Renaissance scientists. ]]> 2019-01-29 14:06:49 UTC https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/325382813 Kinetic Energy ejbates20 https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/325383575 the kinetic energy of an object is the energy that it possesses due to its motion. ]]> 2019-01-29 14:08:14 UTC https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/325383575 lever ejbates20 https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/325384054 a rigid bar resting on a pivot, used to help move a heavy or firmly fixed load with one end when pressure is applied to the other.]]> 2019-01-29 14:09:02 UTC https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/325384054 linear motion ejbates20 https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/325384488 Linear motion is a one-dimensional motion along a straight line]]> 2019-01-29 14:09:46 UTC https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/325384488 mechanical Advantage ejbates20 https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/325385229 the ratio of the force produced by a machine to the force applied to it, used in assessing the performance of a machine.]]> 2019-01-29 14:11:06 UTC https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/325385229 Mechanical Energy ejbates20 https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/325385498 Mechanical energy is the sum of kinetic and potential energy in an object that is used to do work.]]> 2019-01-29 14:11:38 UTC https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/325385498 Pascal's law ejbates20 https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/325385925 Pascal's law is a principle in fluid mechanics that states that pressure at a point has infinite direction, and thus a pressure change at any point in a confined incompressible fluid is transmitted throughout the fluid such that the same change occurs everywhere.]]> 2019-01-29 14:12:22 UTC https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/325385925 pneumatic system ejbates20 https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/325386711 A pneumatic system is a system that uses compressed air to transmit and control energy.]]> 2019-01-29 14:13:47 UTC https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/325386711 Potential Energy ejbates20 https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/325387099 the energy possessed by a body by virtue of its position relative to others, stresses within itself, electric charge, and other factors.]]> 2019-01-29 14:14:25 UTC https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/325387099 Power ejbates20 https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/325387381 the rate (energy amount per time period) at which work is done or energy converted.]]> 2019-01-29 14:14:55 UTC https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/325387381 Power system ejbates20 https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/325388572 An electric power system is a network of electrical components deployed to supply, transfer, and use electric power.]]> 2019-01-29 14:17:02 UTC https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/325388572 pulley ejbates20 https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/325389189 a wheel with a grooved rim around which a cord passes. It acts to change the direction of a force applied to the cord and is chiefly used (typically in combination) to raise heavy weights.

]]> 2019-01-29 14:18:04 UTC https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/325389189 reciprocating motion ejbates20 https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/325389904 Reciprocating motion, also called reciprocation, is a repetitive up-and-down or back-and-forth linear motion. It is found in a wide range of mechanisms, including reciprocating engines and pumps.]]> 2019-01-29 14:19:12 UTC https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/325389904 Rotary actuator ejbates20 https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/325390592 A rotary actuator is an actuator that produces a rotary motion or torque. ]]> 2019-01-29 14:20:22 UTC https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/325390592 Rotary motion ejbates20 https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/325391271 Rotary motion is turning round in a circle, such as a wheel turning.]]> 2019-01-29 14:21:24 UTC https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/325391271 Screw ejbates20 https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/325392028 A screw is a type of fastener, in some ways similar to a bolt, typically made of metal, and characterized by a helical ridge, known as a male thread.]]> 2019-01-29 14:22:32 UTC https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/325392028 Shaft ejbates20 https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/325392601 a long, narrow part or section forming the handle of a tool or club, the body of a spear or arrow, or a similar implement.]]> 2019-01-29 14:23:27 UTC https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/325392601 Simple Machine ejbates20 https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/325393218 A simple machine is a mechanical device that changes the direction or magnitude of a force. In general, they can be defined as the simplest mechanisms that use mechanical advantage to multiply force.]]> 2019-01-29 14:24:23 UTC https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/325393218 Torque ejbates20 https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/325393949 a twisting force that tends to cause rotation.

]]> 2019-01-29 14:25:35 UTC https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/325393949 Valve ejbates20 https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/325394843 a device for controlling the passage of fluid or air through a pipe, duct, etc., especially an automatic device allowing movement in one direction only.]]> 2019-01-29 14:27:02 UTC https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/325394843 Wed ejbates20 https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/325394948 a piece of wood, metal, or some other material having one thick end and tapering to a thin edge, that is driven between two objects or parts of an object to secure or separate them.]]> 2019-01-29 14:27:13 UTC https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/325394948 Wheel and Axle ejbates20 https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/325395316 The wheel and axle are one of six simple machines identified by Renaissance scientists drawing from Greek texts on technology. The wheel and axle consists of a wheel attached to a smaller axle so that these two parts rotate together in which a force is transferred from one to the other.]]> 2019-01-29 14:27:50 UTC https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/325395316 work ejbates20 https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/325395899 In physics, a force is said to do work if, when acting, there is a displacement of the point of application in the direction of the force.]]> 2019-01-29 14:28:49 UTC https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/325395899 Alternating current (ac ejbates20 https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/331278298 an electric current that reverses its direction many times a second at regular intervals, typically used in power supplies.]]> 2019-02-14 13:52:30 UTC https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/331278298 American Wire Gage (AWG) System ejbates20 https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/331279038 a logarithmic stepped standardized wire gauge system used since 1857, predominantly in North America, for the diameters of round, solid, nonferrous, electrically conducting wire.]]> 2019-02-14 13:53:48 UTC https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/331279038 Ammeter ejbates20 https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/331288739 an instrument for measuring electric current in amperes.]]> 2019-02-14 14:09:53 UTC https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/331288739 Atom ejbates20 https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/331297577 An atom is the smallest constituent unit of ordinary matter that has the properties of a chemical element. Every solid, liquid, gas, and plasma is composed of neutral or ionized atoms. Atoms are extremely small; typical sizes are around 100 picometers.]]> 2019-02-14 14:24:22 UTC https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/331297577 diode ejbates20 https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/333622264 a semiconductor device with two terminals, typically allowing the flow of current in one direction only.]]> 2019-02-21 13:57:34 UTC https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/333622264 battery ejbates20 https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/333622756 An electric battery is a device consisting of one or more electrochemical cells with external connections provided to power electrical devices such as flashlights, smartphones, and electric cars. When a battery is supplying electric power, its positive terminal is the cathode and its negative terminal is the anode.]]> 2019-02-21 13:58:38 UTC https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/333622756 Direct Current ejbates20 https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/333623893 an electric current flowing in one direction only.]]> 2019-02-21 14:00:52 UTC https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/333623893 Capacitor ejbates20 https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/333624271 A capacitor is a passive two-terminal electronic component that stores electrical energy in an electric field. ]]> 2019-02-21 14:01:33 UTC https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/333624271 Electrical engineering ejbates20 https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/333624814 Electrical engineering is a professional engineering discipline that generally deals with the study and application of electricity, electronics, and electromagnetism.]]> 2019-02-21 14:02:44 UTC https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/333624814 Cell ejbates20 https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/333625365 a device containing electrodes immersed in an electrolyte, used for current-generation or electrolysis.]]> 2019-02-21 14:03:57 UTC https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/333625365 Electricity ejbates20 https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/333626020 a form of energy resulting from the existence of charged particles (such as electrons or protons), either statically as an accumulation of charge or dynamically as a current.]]> 2019-02-21 14:05:19 UTC https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/333626020 Circuit board ejbates20 https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/333626968 A printed circuit board mechanically supports and electrically connects electronic components or electrical components using conductive tracks, pads and other features etched from one or more sheet layers of copper laminated onto and/or between sheet layers of a non-conductive substrate.]]> 2019-02-21 14:07:12 UTC https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/333626968 Electrode ejbates20 https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/333633698 a conductor through which electricity enters or leaves an object, substance, or region.]]> 2019-02-21 14:19:41 UTC https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/333633698 Compact Fluorescent lamp (CFL) ejbates20 https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/333633753 A compact fluorescent lamp (CFL), also called compact fluorescent light, energy-saving light, and compact fluorescent tube, is a fluorescent lamp designed to replace an incandescent light bulb; some types fit into light fixtures designed for incandescent bulbs.]]> 2019-02-21 14:19:48 UTC https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/333633753 Electron ejbates20 https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/333634106 a stable subatomic particle with a charge of negative electricity, found in all atoms and acting as the primary carrier of electricity in solids.]]> 2019-02-21 14:20:21 UTC https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/333634106 Fluorescent lamp ejbates20 https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/333634231 A fluorescent lamp, or fluorescent tube, is a low-pressure mercury-vapor gas-discharge lamp that uses fluorescence to produce visible light. An electric current in the gas excites mercury vapor, which produces short-wave ultraviolet light that then causes a phosphor coating on the inside of the lamp to glow.]]> 2019-02-21 14:20:34 UTC https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/333634231 Gas discharge lamp ejbates20 https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/333634500 Gas discharge lamps are a family of artificial light sources (or lamps). These lamps produce light by sending electricity through an ionized gas. Most of these lamps use a noble gas, or a combination of noble gases, but they often contain other materials, such as mercury, sodium or metal halides.]]> 2019-02-21 14:21:03 UTC https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/333634500 Generator ejbates20 https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/333634583 a dynamo or similar machine for converting mechanical energy into electricity.]]> 2019-02-21 14:21:13 UTC https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/333634583 Ion ejbates20 https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/334121614 an atom or molecule with a net electric charge due to the loss or gain of one or more electrons.]]> 2019-02-22 13:51:07 UTC https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/334121614 Law of conservation of energy ejbates20 https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/334121839 In physics and chemistry, the law of conservation of energy states that the total energy of an isolated system remains constant; it is said to be conserved over time. This law means that energy can neither be created nor destroyed; rather, it can only be transformed or transferred from one form to another.]]> 2019-02-22 13:51:37 UTC https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/334121839 Light-emitting diode (LED) ejbates20 https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/334122516 A light-emitting diode is a semiconductor light source that emits light when current flows through it. Electrons in the semiconductor recombine with electron holes, releasing energy in the form of photons. This effect is called electroluminescence.]]> 2019-02-22 13:53:02 UTC https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/334122516 lamp ejbates20 https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/334128282 a device for giving light, either one consisting of an electric bulb together with its holder and shade or cover, or one burning gas or a liquid fuel and consisting of a wick or mantle and a glass shade.]]> 2019-02-22 14:05:48 UTC https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/334128282 motor ejbates20 https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/334128687 a machine, especially one powered by electricity or internal combustion, that supplies motive power for a vehicle or for some other device with moving parts.]]> 2019-02-22 14:06:38 UTC https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/334128687 neutron ejbates20 https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/334130588 a subatomic particle of about the same mass as a proton but without an electric charge, present in all atomic nuclei except those of ordinary hydrogen.]]> 2019-02-22 14:10:26 UTC https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/334130588 ohm (Ω) ejbates20 https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/334131194 The ohm (symbol: Ω) is the SI derived unit of electrical resistance, named after German physicist Georg Simon Ohm.]]> 2019-02-22 14:11:39 UTC https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/334131194 ohmmeter ejbates20 https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/334131637 an instrument for measuring electrical resistance]]> 2019-02-22 14:12:23 UTC https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/334131637 Ohm’s law ejbates20 https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/334135191 a law stating that electric current is proportional to voltage and inversely proportional to resistance.]]> 2019-02-22 14:18:55 UTC https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/334135191 oscilloscope ejbates20 https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/334136594 a device for viewing oscillations, as of electrical voltage or current, by a display on the screen of a cathode ray tube.]]> 2019-02-22 14:21:31 UTC https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/334136594 parallel circuit ejbates20 https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/334136956 A parallel circuit is a closed circuit in which the current divides into two or more paths before recombining to complete the circuit. Each load connected in a separate path receives the full circuitvoltage, and the total circuit current is equal to the sum of the individual branch currents.]]> 2019-02-22 14:22:11 UTC https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/334136956 polarity ejbates20 https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/334137265 the relative orientation of poles; the direction of a magnetic or electric field.]]> 2019-02-22 14:22:43 UTC https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/334137265 power ejbates20 https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/334137693 the ability to do something or act in a particular way, especially as a faculty or quality.]]> 2019-02-22 14:23:33 UTC https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/334137693 primary cell ejbates20 https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/334138423 an electric cell that produces current by an irreversible chemical reaction.]]> 2019-02-22 14:24:55 UTC https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/334138423 proton ejbates20 https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/334138712 a stable subatomic particle occurring in all atomic nuclei, with a positive electric charge equal in magnitude to that of an electron, but of opposite sign.]]> 2019-02-22 14:25:25 UTC https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/334138712 resistance ejbates20 https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/334138928 a stable subatomic particle occurring in all atomic nuclei, with a positive electric charge equal in magnitude to that of an electron, but of opposite sign.]]> 2019-02-22 14:25:50 UTC https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/334138928 resistor ejbates20 https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/334139552 a device having a designed resistance to the passage of an electric current.]]> 2019-02-22 14:26:51 UTC https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/334139552 schematic diagram ejbates20 https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/334256626 A schematic, or schematic diagram, is a representation of the elements of a system using abstract, graphic symbols rather than realistic pictures.]]> 2019-02-22 17:57:37 UTC https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/334256626 schematic symbol ejbates20 https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/334257577 An electronic symbol is a pictogram used to represent various electrical and electronic devices or functions, such as wires, batteries, resistors, and transistors, in a schematic diagram of an electrical or electronic circuit.]]> 2019-02-22 17:59:29 UTC https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/334257577 secondary cell ejbates20 https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/334258574 A rechargeable battery, storage battery, secondary cell, or accumulator is a type of electrical battery which can be charged, discharged into a load, and recharged many times, as opposed to a disposable or primary battery, which is supplied fully charged and discarded after use.]]> 2019-02-22 18:01:26 UTC https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/334258574 semiconductor ejbates20 https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/334259517 a solid substance that has a conductivity between that of an insulator and that of most metals, either due to the addition of an impurity or because of temperature effects. Devices made of semiconductors, notably silicon, are essential components of most electronic circuits.]]> 2019-02-22 18:03:03 UTC https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/334259517 sensor ejbates20 https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/334260304 a device which detects or measures a physical property and records, indicates, or otherwise responds to it.

]]> 2019-02-22 18:04:23 UTC https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/334260304 series circuit ejbates20 https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/334261293 A series circuit is a circuit in which resistors are arranged in a chain, so the current has only one path to take. The current is the same through each resistor.]]> 2019-02-22 18:05:52 UTC https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/334261293 series-parallel combination circuit ejbates20 https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/334263123 A combination circuit is one that has a "combination" of series and parallel paths for the electricity to flow. Its properties are a combination of the two.]]> 2019-02-22 18:08:54 UTC https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/334263123 solar cell ejbates20 https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/334263667 A solar cell, or photovoltaic cell, is an electrical device that converts the energy of light directly into electricity by the photovoltaic effect, which is a physical and chemical phenomenon.]]> 2019-02-22 18:09:50 UTC https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/334263667 solderless breadboard ejbates20 https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/334264687 A breadboard is a construction base for prototyping of electronics. ... In the 1970s the solderless breadboard ( a.k.a. plugboard, a terminal array board) became available and nowadays the term "breadboard" is commonly used to refer to these. Because the solderless breadboard does not require soldering, it is reusable.]]> 2019-02-22 18:11:37 UTC https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/334264687 static electricity ejbates20 https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/334265736 a stationary electric charge, typically produced by friction, which causes sparks or crackling or the attraction of dust or hair.]]> 2019-02-22 18:13:36 UTC https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/334265736 switch ejbates20 https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/334266760 a device for making and breaking the connection in an electric circuit.]]> 2019-02-22 18:15:50 UTC https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/334266760 transistor ejbates20 https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/334267786 A transistor is a semiconductor device used to amplify or switch electronic signals and electrical power. It is composed of semiconductor material usually with at least three terminals for connection to an external circuit.]]> 2019-02-22 18:17:57 UTC https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/334267786 troubleshoot ejbates20 https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/334268260 solve serious problems for a company or other organization.]]> 2019-02-22 18:18:54 UTC https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/334268260 valence shell ejbates20 https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/334268844 the outermost shell of an atom containing the valence electrons.]]> 2019-02-22 18:20:10 UTC https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/334268844 variable resistor ejbates20 https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/334269216 An electronic component that is used to vary the amount of current that flows through a circuit. It works by sliding a wiper terminal across a resistive material, typically a thin film or chunk of carbon or a resistive wire made of nickel chromium or tungsten alloys.]]> 2019-02-22 18:21:00 UTC https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/334269216 volt ejbates20 https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/334270095 the SI unit of electromotive force, the difference of potential that would drive one ampere of current against one ohm resistance.]]> 2019-02-22 18:22:49 UTC https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/334270095 voltage ejbates20 https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/334270638 an electromotive force or potential difference expressed in volts.]]> 2019-02-22 18:23:46 UTC https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/334270638 voltmeter ejbates20 https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/334270983 an instrument for measuring electric potential in volts.]]> 2019-02-22 18:24:18 UTC https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/334270983 volt-ohm-milliammeter (VOM) ejbates20 https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/334271283 A multimeter or a multitester, also known as a VOM (volt-ohm-milliammeter), is an electronic measuring instrument that combines several measurement functions in one unit. A typical multimeter can measure voltage, current, and resistance. Analog multimeters use a microammeter with a moving pointer to display readings.]]> 2019-02-22 18:24:51 UTC https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/334271283 watt ejbates20 https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/334272046 the SI unit of power, equivalent to one joule per second, corresponding to the power in an electric circuit in which the potential difference is one volt and the current one ampere.]]> 2019-02-22 18:26:24 UTC https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/334272046 Watt’s law ejbates20 https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/334272747 Watt's Law states that: Power (in Watts) = Voltage (in Volts) x Current (in Amps) P = V I Combining with Ohm's law we get two other useful forms: P = V*V / R and P = I*I*R Power is a measurement of the amount of work that can be done with the circuit, such as turning a motor or lighting a light bulb.]]> 2019-02-22 18:27:52 UTC https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/334272747 zener diode ejbates20 https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/334273064 A Zener diode is a particular type of diode that, unlike a normal one, allows current to flow not only from its anode to its cathode, but also in the reverse direction, when the Zener voltage is reached. ]]> 2019-02-22 18:28:33 UTC https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/334273064 algorithm ejbates20 https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/349918110 a process or set of rules to be followed in calculations or other problem-solving operations, especially by a computer.]]> 2019-04-09 13:24:37 UTC https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/349918110 autonomous robot ejbates20 https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/351138922 An autonomous robot is a robot that performs behaviors or tasks with a high degree of autonomy.Autonomous robotics is usually considered to be a subfield of artificial intelligence, robotics, and information engineering.]]> 2019-04-12 13:23:57 UTC https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/351138922 binary code ejbates20 https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/351139400 A binary code represents text, computer processor instructions, or any other data using a two-symbol system. The two-symbol system used is often "0" and "1" from the binary number system. The binary code assigns a pattern of binary digits, also known as bits, to each character, instruction, etc.]]> 2019-04-12 13:24:56 UTC https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/351139400 computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) software ejbates20 https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/351139695 Computer-aided manufacturing is the use of software to control machine tools and related ones in the manufacturing of pieces.]]> 2019-04-12 13:25:36 UTC https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/351139695 computer-aided process planning (CAPP) ejbates20 https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/351140249 Computer-aided process planning is the use of computer technology to aid in the process planning of a part or product, in manufacturing. CAPP is the link between CAD and CAM in that it provides for the planning of the process to be used in producing a designed part.]]> 2019-04-12 13:26:44 UTC https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/351140249 computer architecture ejbates20 https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/351141185 In computer engineering, computer architecture is a set of rules and methods that describe the functionality, organization, and implementation of computer systems. ]]> 2019-04-12 13:28:38 UTC https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/351141185 computer engineering computer-integrated manufacturing (CIM) ejbates20 https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/351141652 Computer-integrated manufacturing (CIM) is the manufacturing approach of using computers to control entire production process. ... Typically CIM relies of closed-loop control processes, based on real-time input from sensors. It is also known as flexible design and manufacturing.]]> 2019-04-12 13:29:36 UTC https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/351141652 database ejbates20 https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/351142204 a structured set of data held in a computer, especially one that is accessible in various ways.]]> 2019-04-12 13:30:40 UTC https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/351142204 digital signal processing ejbates20 https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/351142474 Digital signal processing (DSP) is the use of digital processing, such as by computers or more specialized digital signal processors, to perform a wide variety of signal processing operations.]]> 2019-04-12 13:31:13 UTC https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/351142474 end-of-arm tooling ejbates20 https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/351332074 End-of-Arm Tooling (EOAT), are devices that are attached to end of a robotic arm. They are designed and used to act as robot wrists that interact with the environment.]]> 2019-04-13 00:21:50 UTC https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/351332074 human-computer interaction (HCI) ejbates20 https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/351332122  HCI (human-computer interaction) is the study of how people interact with computers and to what extent computers are or are not developed for successful interaction with human beings. ... Finally, user preferences change as they gradually master new interfaces.]]> 2019-04-13 00:22:31 UTC https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/351332122 Logic ejbates20 https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/351332237 Logic in computer science covers the overlap between the field of logic and that of computer science. Use of computer technology to aid logicians.]]> 2019-04-13 00:24:11 UTC https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/351332237 AND gate ejbates20 https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/351333773 The AND gate is a basic digital logic gate that implements logical conjunction - it behaves according to the truth table to the right. A HIGH output results only if all the inputs to the AND gate are HIGH. If none or not all inputs to the AND gate are HIGH, a LOW output results.]]> 2019-04-13 00:48:27 UTC https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/351333773 NAND gate ejbates20 https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/351334048 In digital electronics, a NAND gate (NOT-AND) is a logic gate which produces an output which is false only if all its inputs are true; thus its output is complement to that of an AND gate.]]> 2019-04-13 00:52:01 UTC https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/351334048 NOR gate ejbates20 https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/351334090 The NOR gate is a digital logic gate that implements logical NOR - it behaves according to the truth table to the right. A HIGH output results if both the inputs to the gate are LOW; if one or both input is HIGH, a LOW output results. NOR is the result of the negation of the OR operator.]]> 2019-04-13 00:52:25 UTC https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/351334090 NOT gate ejbates20 https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/351334131 A NOT gate, often called an inverter, is a nice digital logicgate to start with because it has only a single input with simple behavior. A NOT gate performs logical negation on its input. In other words, if the input is true, then the output will be false.]]> 2019-04-13 00:52:56 UTC https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/351334131 OR gate ejbates20 https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/351334311 he OR gate is a digital logic gate that implements logical disjunction – it behaves according to the truth table to the right. A HIGH output results if one or both the inputs to the gate are HIGH. If neither input is high, a LOW output results.]]> 2019-04-13 00:55:45 UTC https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/351334311 Robot ejbates20 https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/351334407 A robot is a machine—especially one programmable by a computer— capable of carrying out a complex series of actions automatically. Robots can be guided by an external control device or the control may be embedded within.]]> 2019-04-13 00:56:54 UTC https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/351334407 Robotics ejbates20 https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/351334466 Robotics is an interdisciplinary branch of engineering and science that includes mechanical engineering, electronic engineering, information engineering, computer science, and others.]]> 2019-04-13 00:57:24 UTC https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/351334466 software engineering ejbates20 https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/351334502 A software engineer is a person who applies the principles of software engineering to the design, development, maintenance, testing, and evaluation of computer software. Prior to the mid-1970s, softwarepractitioners called themselves computer programmers or software developers, regardless of their actual jobs.]]> 2019-04-13 00:57:49 UTC https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/351334502 XNOR gate ejbates20 https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/351334576 An XNOR gate (sometimes referred to by its extended name, Exclusive NOR gate) is a digital logic gate with two or more inputs and one output that performs logical equality. The output of an XNOR gate is true when all of its inputs are true or when all of its inputs are false.]]> 2019-04-13 00:58:26 UTC https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/351334576 XOR gate ejbates20 https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/351334631 An XOR gate (sometimes referred to by its extended name,Exclusive OR gate) is a digital logic gate with two or more inputs and one output that performs exclusive disjunction. The output of an XOR gate is true only when exactly one of its inputs is true.]]> 2019-04-13 00:58:59 UTC https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/351334631 ejbates20 https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/351334799 2019-04-13 01:00:33 UTC https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/351334799 ejbates20 https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/351334922 2019-04-13 01:02:03 UTC https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/351334922 ejbates20 https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/351335138 2019-04-13 01:04:59 UTC https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/351335138 ejbates20 https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/351335158 2019-04-13 01:05:18 UTC https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/351335158 ejbates20 https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/351335215 2019-04-13 01:06:07 UTC https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/351335215 ejbates20 https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/351335243 2019-04-13 01:06:26 UTC https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/351335243 ejbates20 https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/351335297 2019-04-13 01:07:07 UTC https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/351335297 ejbates20 https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/351335369 2019-04-13 01:07:51 UTC https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/351335369 Air samplers ejbates20 https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/353553250 The air sampler or even particle collector provides information about whether and to what extent the mold spores and bacteria strains are present and what types occur primarily. The measurement is simple and can be carried out without prior preparation.]]> 2019-04-23 21:47:25 UTC https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/353553250 American Academy of Environmental Engineers and Scientists (AAEES) ejbates20 https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/353553280 2019-04-23 21:47:38 UTC https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/353553280 Aqueduct ejbates20 https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/353553444 an artificial channel for conveying water, typically in the form of a bridge across a valley or other gap.]]> 2019-04-23 21:48:38 UTC https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/353553444 Benzene ejbates20 https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/353553490 Benzene is a colorless, flammable liquid with a sweet odor. It evaporates quickly when exposed to air. Benzene is formed from natural processes, such as volcanoes and forest fires, but most exposure to benzene results from human activities.Benzene is among the 20 most widely used chemicals in the United States.]]> 2019-04-23 21:48:53 UTC https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/353553490 Bio filter ejbates20 https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/353553523 Biofiltration is a pollution control technique using a bioreactor containing living material to capture and biologically degrade pollutants. Common uses include processing waste water, capturing harmful chemicals or silt from surface runoff, and microbiotic oxidation of contaminants in air. ]]> 2019-04-23 21:49:06 UTC https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/353553523 Biologist ejbates20 https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/353553564 A biologist is a scientist who has specialized knowledge in the field of biology, the scientific study of life. Biologists involved in fundamental research attempt to explore and further explain the underlying mechanisms that govern the functioning of living matter.]]> 2019-04-23 21:49:21 UTC https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/353553564 Biology ejbates20 https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/353553607 2019-04-23 21:49:35 UTC https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/353553607 Bioremediation ejbates20 https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/353553754 the use of either naturally occurring or deliberately introduced microorganisms or other forms of life to consume and break down environmental pollutants, in order to clean up a polluted site.]]> 2019-04-23 21:50:33 UTC https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/353553754 Chemistry ejbates20 https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/353553803 Chemistry is a branch of science that involves the study of the composition, structure and properties of matter. Often known as the central science, it is a creative discipline chiefly concerned with atomic and molecular structure and its change, for instance through chemical reactions.]]> 2019-04-23 21:50:52 UTC https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/353553803 Compounds ejbates20 https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/353553888 A chemical compound is a chemical substance composed of many identical molecules composed of atoms from more than one element held together by chemical bonds. A chemical element bonded to an identical chemical element is not a chemical compound since only one element, not two different elements, is involved.]]> 2019-04-23 21:51:27 UTC https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/353553888 Effluent ejbates20 https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/353553909 Effluent is an outflowing of water or gas to a natural body of water, from a structure such as a wastewater treatment plant, sewer pipe, or industrial outfall. Effluent, in engineering, is the stream exiting a chemical reactor.]]> 2019-04-23 21:51:35 UTC https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/353553909 Elements ejbates20 https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/353553917  A substance that cannot be broken down into simpler substances by chemical means. An element is composed of atoms that have the same atomic number, that is, each atom has the same number of protons in its nucleus as all other atoms of that element.]]> 2019-04-23 21:51:43 UTC https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/353553917 Environmental Engineering ejbates20 https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/353553927 Environmental engineers use the principles of engineering, soil science, biology, and chemistry to develop solutions to environmental problems. They are involved in efforts to improve recycling, waste disposal, public health, and water and air pollution control.]]> 2019-04-23 21:51:50 UTC https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/353553927 Environmental Remediation ejbates20 https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/353553978 Environmental remediation refers to reducing radiation exposure, for example, from contaminated soil, groundwater or surface water. The purpose is more than just eliminating radiation sources; it is about protecting people and the environment against potential harmful effects from exposure to ionizing radiation.]]> 2019-04-23 21:52:13 UTC https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/353553978 Environmental Science ejbates20 https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/353554047 Environmental science is an interdisciplinary academic field that integrates physical, biological and information sciences to the study of the environment, and the solution of environmental problems. Environmental science emerged from the fields of natural history and medicine during the Enlightenment. ]]> 2019-04-23 21:52:39 UTC https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/353554047 Environmental technicians ejbates20 https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/353554189 An environmental technician, typically working under the direction of an environmental scientist, monitors the environment and investigates sources of pollution by performing laboratory and field tests. ... An environmental technician may also be called an environmental science and protection technician.]]> 2019-04-23 21:53:36 UTC https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/353554189 Fungi ejbates20 https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/353554212 A fungus (plural: fungi or funguses) is any member of the group of eukaryotic organisms that includes microorganisms such as yeasts and molds, as well as the more familiar mushrooms. These organisms are classified as a kingdom, fungi, which is separate from the other eukaryotic life kingdoms of plants and animals.]]> 2019-04-23 21:53:48 UTC https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/353554212 geology ejbates20 https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/354498124 the science that deals with the earth's physical structure and substance, its history, and the processes that act on it.]]> 2019-04-26 15:39:25 UTC https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/354498124 hydrocarbons ejbates20 https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/354498330 a compound of hydrogen and carbon, such as any of those which are the chief components of petroleum and natural gas.]]> 2019-04-26 15:39:53 UTC https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/354498330 hydrologic cycle ejbates20 https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/354498463 The hydrologic cycle begins with the evaporation ofwater from the surface of the ocean. As moist air is lifted, it cools and water vapor condenses to form clouds. ... Groundwater either seeps its way to into the oceans, rivers, and streams, or is released back into the atmosphere through transpiration.]]> 2019-04-26 15:40:12 UTC https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/354498463 hydrology ejbates20 https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/354498563 the branch of science concerned with the properties of the earth's water, and especially its movement in relation to land.]]> 2019-04-26 15:40:25 UTC https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/354498563 influent ejbates20 https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/354500277 a stream, especially a tributary, which flows into another stream or lake.]]> 2019-04-26 15:44:42 UTC https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/354500277 interface probes ejbates20 https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/354500397 he GeotechInterface Probe With Float is a portable, reel-mounted instrument that provides measurements of liquids lighter and heavier than water. When the probe is lowered down a well and contacts the product layer, a solid tone and red light alarm is activated at the reel.]]> 2019-04-26 15:44:59 UTC https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/354500397 litmus test strips ejbates20 https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/354500534 Used to test acidity but not PH]]> 2019-04-26 15:45:22 UTC https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/354500534 microbes ejbates20 https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/354500676 a microorganism, especially a bacterium causing disease or fermentation.]]> 2019-04-26 15:45:40 UTC https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/354500676 mixtures ejbates20 https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/354500782 In chemistry, a mixture is a material made up of two or more different substances which are mixed. A mixture refers to the physical combination of two or more substances in which the identities are retained and are mixed in the form of solutions, suspensions and colloids.]]> 2019-04-26 15:45:57 UTC https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/354500782 molecules ejbates20 https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/354500861 a group of atoms bonded together, representing the smallest fundamental unit of a chemical compound that can take part in a chemical reaction.]]> 2019-04-26 15:46:13 UTC https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/354500861 multimeters ejbates20 https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/354501632 A multimeter or a multitester, also known as a VOM (volt-ohm-milliammeter), is an electronic measuring instrument that combines several measurement functions in one unit. A typical multimeter can measure voltage, current, and resistance. Analog multimeters uses a microammeter with a moving pointer to display readings.]]> 2019-04-26 15:47:53 UTC https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/354501632 nucleus ejbates20 https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/354501930 the positively charged central core of an atom, consisting of protons and neutrons and containing nearly all its mass.]]> 2019-04-26 15:48:41 UTC https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/354501930 organism ejbates20 https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/354502228 an individual animal, plant, or single-celled life form.]]> 2019-04-26 15:49:33 UTC https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/354502228 percolation (perc) testA percolation test (colloquially called a perc test) is a test to determine the water absorption rate of soil (that is, its capacity for percolation) in preparation for the building of a septic drain field (leach field) or infiltration basin. ejbates20 https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/354502301 2019-04-26 15:49:44 UTC https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/354502301 permeability ejbates20 https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/354502391 the state or quality of a material or membrane that causes it to allow liquids or gases to pass through it.]]> 2019-04-26 15:49:57 UTC https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/354502391 photoionizing detectors ejbates20 https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/354502455 A photoionization detector or PID is a type of gas detector. Typical photoionization detectors measure volatile organic compounds and other gases in concentrations from sub parts per billion to 10 000 parts per million.

]]> 2019-04-26 15:50:09 UTC https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/354502455 pH ejbates20 https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/354502527 pH is a scale of acidity from 0 to 14. It tells how acidic or alkaline a substance is. More acidic solutions have lower pH. More alkaline solutions have higher pH. Substances that aren't acidic or alkaline (that is, neutral solutions) usually have a pH of 7.]]> 2019-04-26 15:50:22 UTC https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/354502527 physical science ejbates20 https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/354502596 the sciences concerned with the study of inanimate natural objects, including physics, chemistry, astronomy, and related subjects.]]> 2019-04-26 15:50:32 UTC https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/354502596 point source pollution ejbates20 https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/354502681 The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) defines point source pollution as “any single identifiable source of pollution from which pollutants are discharged, such as a pipe, ditch, ship or factory smokestack” Factories and sewage treatment plants are two common types of point sources.]]> 2019-04-26 15:50:44 UTC https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/354502681 porosity ejbates20 https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/354502755 Porosity is the quality of being porous, or full of tiny holes. Liquids go right through things that have porosity.]]> 2019-04-26 15:50:57 UTC https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/354502755 respirators ejbates20 https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/354838073 The primary objective of the respiratory protection program is to prevent exposure to air contaminated with harmful dusts, fogs, fumes, mists, gases, smokes, vapors, or sprays, and thus to prevent occupational illness.]]> 2019-04-28 23:56:07 UTC https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/354838073 retention basins ejbates20 https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/354838140 A retention basin, sometimes called a wet pond, wet detention basin or stormwater management pond, is an artificial lake with vegetation around the perimeter, and includes a permanent pool of water in its design.]]> 2019-04-28 23:56:27 UTC https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/354838140 septic systems ejbates20 https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/354838180 A septic tank is an underground chamber made of concrete, fiberglass or plastic through which domestic wastewater flows for basic treatment. Settling and anaerobic processes reduce solids and organics, but the treatment efficiency is only moderate. Septic tank systems are a type of simple onsite sewage facility]]> 2019-04-28 23:56:40 UTC https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/354838180 sewer treatment plants ejbates20 https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/354838225 Physical, chemical, and biological processes are used to remove contaminants and produce treated wastewater (or treated effluent) that is safe enough for release into the environment. A by-product of sewage treatment is a semi-solid waste or slurry, called sewage sludge.]]> 2019-04-28 23:56:54 UTC https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/354838225 tertiary treatment ejbates20 https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/354838272 Tertiary treatment is the final cleaning process that improves wastewater quality before it is reused, recycled or discharged to the environment. The treatment removes remaining inorganic compounds, and substances, such as the nitrogen and phosphorus.]]> 2019-04-28 23:57:15 UTC https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/354838272 water test kits ejbates20 https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/354838311 The First Alert Drinking Water Test Kit is designed to test for eight common contaminants or problems in drinking water including bacteria, lead, pesticides, nitrates, chlorine, pH, and hard water. This simple and accurate testing kit includes everything you need and results are available in 10 minutes.

]]> 2019-04-28 23:57:26 UTC https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/354838311 water level meters ejbates20 https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/354838340 For measuring the depth to water in wells, boreholes, standpipes, and tanks, Model 101 Water Level Meters are the industry standard for portable hand operated meters. They are sturdy, easy to use and read accurately to 1/100 ft. or each millimeter. There are two versions to choose from.]]> 2019-04-28 23:57:39 UTC https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/354838340 wetlands ejbates20 https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/354838371 A wetland is a distinct ecosystem that is inundated by water, either permanently or seasonally, where oxygen-free processes prevail. The primary factor that distinguishes wetlands from other land forms or water bodies is the characteristic vegetation of aquatic plants, adapted to the unique hydric soil.]]> 2019-04-28 23:57:47 UTC https://padlet.com/ejbates20/mej7jcash/wish/354838371