engineering terms by Jake Riley

engineering terms by Jake Riley https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l definitions en-us 2018-09-05 19:41:20 UTC 2025-11-21 14:30:57 UTC hello@padlet.com rapid prototyping jmriley22 https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/278175948 Rapid prototyping is the speedy creation of a full-scale model. The word prototype comes from the Latin words proto (original) and typus (model). In manufacturing, rapid prototyping is used to create a three-dimensional model of a part or product. ... It may also be called rapid application development (RAD).]]> 2018-09-05 19:46:00 UTC https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/278175948 specification sheets jmriley22 https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/278176845 A datasheet, data sheet, or spec sheet is a document that summarizes the performance and other technical characteristics of a product, machine, component (e.g., an electronic component), material, a subsystem (e.g., a power supply) or software in sufficient detail that allows design engineer to understand the role ]]> 2018-09-05 19:48:24 UTC https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/278176845 computer numerical control jmriley22 https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/278177395 Computer numerical control (CNC) is a method for automating control of machine tools through the use of software embedded in a microcomputer attached to the tool. It is commonly used in manufacturing for machining metal and plastic parts.

]]> 2018-09-05 19:49:38 UTC https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/278177395 brainstorming jmriley22 https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/278177837 produce an idea or way of solving a problem by holding a spontaneous group discussion.]]> 2018-09-05 19:50:42 UTC https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/278177837 computer simulation jmriley22 https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/278178168 Computer simulation is the reproduction of the behavior of a system using a computer to .... Equations define the relationships between elements of the modeled system and attempt to find a state in which the system is in equilibrium.]]> 2018-09-05 19:51:32 UTC https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/278178168 design brief jmriley22 https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/278178697 A Design brief is a document for a design and a appliance for cleaning project developed by a person or team (the 'designer' or 'design team') in consultation with the 'client'. They outline the deliverables and scope of the project including any products or works (function and aesthetics), timing and budget.]]> 2018-09-05 19:53:00 UTC https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/278178697 detail drawing jmriley22 https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/278178894 detail-drawing. detail drawing. noun. The definition of a detail drawing is adrawing giving extra detail to a portion of a larger drawing. An example of a detail drawing is a kitchen design which is shown as part of the drawing of the whole house.]]> 2018-09-05 19:53:35 UTC https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/278178894 engineering design jmriley22 https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/278179462 Engineering design is the process of devising a system, component, or process to meet desired needs. It is a decision-making process (often iterative), in which the basic science and mathematics and engineering sciences are applied to convert resources optimally to meet a stated objective.]]> 2018-09-05 19:55:22 UTC https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/278179462 engineering notebook jmriley22 https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/278179623 Introduction. Using an Engineering Notebook to record ideas, inventions, experimentation records, observations and all work details is a vital part of any laboratory process. Careful attention to how you keep your Engineering Notebook can have a positive impact on the patent outcome of a pending discovery or invention.]]> 2018-09-05 19:55:57 UTC https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/278179623 ideation jmriley22 https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/278179818 the formation of ideas or concepts.]]> 2018-09-05 19:56:31 UTC https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/278179818 mechanical drawing jmriley22 https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/278180066 a scale drawing of a mechanical or architectural structure done with precision instruments.

the action or process of making mechanical drawings.

]]> 2018-09-05 19:57:09 UTC https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/278180066 three-dimensional (3-D) model jmriley22 https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/278180302 In 3D computer graphics, 3D modeling (or three-dimensional modeling) is the process of developing a mathematical representation of any surface of an object (either inanimate or living) in three dimensionsvia specialized software. The product is called a 3D model.]]> 2018-09-05 19:57:41 UTC https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/278180302 multiview drawing jmriley22 https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/278180490 In technical drawing and computer graphics, amultiview projection is a technique of illustration by which a standardized series of orthographic two-dimensional pictures is constructed to represent the form of a three-dimensional object.]]> 2018-09-05 19:58:21 UTC https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/278180490 orthographic drawing jmriley22 https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/278180709 Orthographic projection (sometimes orthogonal projection), is a means of representing three-dimensional objects in two dimensions. ... A lens providing an orthographic projection is known as an object-space telecentric lens.]]> 2018-09-05 19:58:59 UTC https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/278180709 pictorial drawing jmriley22 https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/278180949 Pictorial drawing. A view of an object (actual or imagined) as it would be seen by an observer who looks at the object either in a chosen direction or from a selected point of view. Pictorial sketches often are more readily made and more clearly understood than are front, top, and side views of an object.]]> 2018-09-05 19:59:29 UTC https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/278180949 problem statement jmriley22 https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/278181082 A problem statement is a clear concise description of the issue(s) that need(s) to be addressed by a problem solving team. It is used to center and focus the team at the beginning, keep the team on track during the effort, and is used to validate that the effort delivered an outcome that solves the problem statemen]]> 2018-09-05 20:00:00 UTC https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/278181082 reverse engineering jmriley22 https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/278181244 the reproduction of another manufacturer's product following detailed examination of its construction or composition.]]> 2018-09-05 20:00:30 UTC https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/278181244 prototype jmriley22 https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/278181355 a first, typical or preliminary model of something, especially a machine, from which other forms are developed or copied.]]> 2018-09-05 20:00:53 UTC https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/278181355 sketch jmriley22 https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/278181436 a rough or unfinished drawing or painting, often made to assist in making a more finished picture.]]> 2018-09-05 20:01:16 UTC https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/278181436 rendering jmriley22 https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/278181598 a performance of a piece of music or drama.]]> 2018-09-05 20:01:50 UTC https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/278181598 alloy jmriley22 https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/309043622 a metal made by combining two or more metallic elements, especially to give greater strength or resistance to corrosion.]]> 2018-11-28 20:46:38 UTC https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/309043622 biomaterial jmriley22 https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/309043783 synthetic or natural material suitable for use in constructing artificial organs and prostheses or to replace bone or tissue.]]> 2018-11-28 20:47:04 UTC https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/309043783 buckyball jmriley22 https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/309044074 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.]]> 2018-11-28 20:47:44 UTC https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/309044074 ceramic jmriley22 https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/309044347 made of clay and hardened by heat.]]> 2018-11-28 20:48:25 UTC https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/309044347 composite jmriley22 https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/309044700 made up of various parts or elements.]]> 2018-11-28 20:49:08 UTC https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/309044700 compression strength jmriley22 https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/309044867 the resistance of a material to breaking under compression.]]> 2018-11-28 20:49:27 UTC https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/309044867 conductivity jmriley22 https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/309045481 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.]]> 2018-11-28 20:50:52 UTC https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/309045481 corrosion jmriley22 https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/309045674 the process of corroding metal, stone, or other materials.]]> 2018-11-28 20:51:22 UTC https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/309045674 destructive materials test jmriley22 https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/309046068 As the name suggests, destructive testing (DT) includes methods where your material is broken down in order to determine mechanical properties]]> 2018-11-28 20:52:16 UTC https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/309046068 elasticity jmriley22 https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/309046288 the ability of an object or material to resume its normal shape after being stretched or compressed; stretchiness.]]> 2018-11-28 20:52:52 UTC https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/309046288 flammability jmriley22 https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/309046375 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.]]> 2018-11-28 20:53:03 UTC https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/309046375 manufacturability jmriley22 https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/309969253 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 20:18:38 UTC https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/309969253 materials engineering jmriley22 https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/309969546 Materials engineers develop, process, and test materials used to create a wide range of products, from computer chips and aircraft wings to golf clubs]]> 2018-11-30 20:19:20 UTC https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/309969546 melting point jmriley22 https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/309969895 the temperature at which a given solid will melt.]]> 2018-11-30 20:20:22 UTC https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/309969895 metal jmriley22 https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/309970072 A metal is a material that, when freshly prepared, polished, or fractured, shows a lustrous appearance, and conducts electricity and heat relatively well. Metals are typically malleable or ductile. A metal may be a chemical element such as iron, or an alloy such as stainless steel.]]> 2018-11-30 20:20:52 UTC https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/309970072 nanoparticle jmriley22 https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/309970227 a nanoscale particle.]]> 2018-11-30 20:21:17 UTC https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/309970227 nanotechnology jmriley22 https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/309970465 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 20:22:04 UTC https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/309970465 nanotubes jmriley22 https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/309970651 Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) are allotropes of carbon with a cylindrical nanostructure. These cylindrical carbon molecules have unusual properties, which are valuable for nanotechnology, electronics, optics and other fields of materials science and technology.]]> 2018-11-30 20:22:32 UTC https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/309970651 nanowire jmriley22 https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/309970732 a nanoscale rod made of semiconducting material, used in miniature transistors and some laser applications.]]> 2018-11-30 20:22:44 UTC https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/309970732 nondestructive test jmriley22 https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/309971068 Nondestructive testing (NDT) 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 20:23:42 UTC https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/309971068 plasticity jmriley22 https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/309971223 the adaptability of an organism to changes in its environment or differences between its various habitats.]]> 2018-11-30 20:24:10 UTC https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/309971223 polymer jmriley22 https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/309971369 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 20:24:39 UTC https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/309971369 radiography test jmriley22 https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/310645897 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 20:38:08 UTC https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/310645897 resistivity jmriley22 https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/310646125 a measure of the resisting power of a specified material to the flow of an electric current.]]> 2018-12-03 20:38:41 UTC https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/310646125 shear stress jmriley22 https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/310646351 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 20:39:11 UTC https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/310646351 strain stress jmriley22 https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/310646550 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 20:39:45 UTC https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/310646550 tensile strength jmriley22 https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/310646711 the resistance of a material to breaking under tension.]]> 2018-12-03 20:40:12 UTC https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/310646711 thermal conductivity jmriley22 https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/310646934 the rate at which heat passes through a specified material, expressed as the amount of heat that flows per unit time through a unit area with a temperature gradient of one degree per unit distance.]]> 2018-12-03 20:40:48 UTC https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/310646934 thermal resistance jmriley22 https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/310647144 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 ofthermal conductance. (Absolute) thermal resistance R in K/W is a property of a particular component.]]> 2018-12-03 20:41:20 UTC https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/310647144 ultrasonic test jmriley22 https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/310647428 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 20:41:59 UTC https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/310647428 alternating current jmriley22 https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/331511412 an electric current that reverses its direction many times a second at regular intervals, typically used in power supplies.]]> 2019-02-14 20:19:10 UTC https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/331511412 american wire gage system jmriley22 https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/331511995 American wire gauge (AWG), also known as the Brown & Sharpe wire gauge, is a logarithmic stepped standardized wire gauge system used since 1857, predominantly in North America, for the diameters of round, solid, nonferrous, electrically conducting wire. ... The AWG tables are for a single, solid, round conductor.]]> 2019-02-14 20:20:26 UTC https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/331511995 ammeter jmriley22 https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/331512351 an instrument for measuring electric current in amperes.]]> 2019-02-14 20:21:14 UTC https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/331512351 atom jmriley22 https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/331512421 An atom a fundamental piece of matter. ... An atom itself is made up of three tiny kinds of particles called subatomic particles: protons, neutrons, and electrons. The protons and the neutrons make up the center of the atom called the nucleus and the electrons fly around above the nucleus in a small cloud.]]> 2019-02-14 20:21:24 UTC https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/331512421 battery jmriley22 https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/331512626 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.]]> 2019-02-14 20:21:49 UTC https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/331512626 capacitor jmriley22 https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/331512829 A capacitor is a passive two-terminal electronic component that stores electrical energy in an electric field. The effect of a capacitor is known as capacitance.]]> 2019-02-14 20:22:16 UTC https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/331512829 cell jmriley22 https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/331513174 Cell is a peer-reviewed scientific journal publishing research papers across a broad range of disciplines within the life sciences]]> 2019-02-14 20:22:59 UTC https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/331513174 circuit board jmriley22 https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/331513236 a thin rigid board containing an electric circuit; a printed circuit.]]> 2019-02-14 20:23:10 UTC https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/331513236 compact fluorescent lamp jmriley22 https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/331513857 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.]]> 2019-02-14 20:24:28 UTC https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/331513857 conductor jmriley22 https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/331513963 a person who directs the performance of an orchestra or choir.]]> 2019-02-14 20:24:45 UTC https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/331513963 continuity tester jmriley22 https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/331514186 A continuity tester is an item of electrical test equipment used to determine if an electrical path can be established between two points; that is if an electrical circuit can be made. The circuit under test is completely de-energized prior to connecting the apparatus.]]> 2019-02-14 20:25:17 UTC https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/331514186 coulomb jmriley22 https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/331514532 the SI unit of electric charge, equal to the quantity of electricity conveyed in one second by a current of one ampere.]]> 2019-02-14 20:26:04 UTC https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/331514532 current jmriley22 https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/331514933 An electric current is a flow of electric charge. In electric circuits this charge is often carried by moving electrons in a wire. It can also be carried by ions in an electrolyte, or by both ions and electrons such as in an ionised gas (plasma).]]> 2019-02-14 20:27:04 UTC https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/331514933 diode jmriley22 https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/331515003 a semiconductor device with two terminals, typically allowing the flow of current in one direction only.]]> 2019-02-14 20:27:15 UTC https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/331515003 direct current jmriley22 https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/331515298 an electric current flowing in one direction only.]]> 2019-02-14 20:28:00 UTC https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/331515298 electrical engineering jmriley22 https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/331515451 Electrical engineering is a professional engineering discipline that generally deals with the study and application of electricity, electronics, and electromagnetism]]> 2019-02-14 20:28:16 UTC https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/331515451 electricity jmriley22 https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/331515736 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.]]> 2019-02-14 20:28:54 UTC https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/331515736 electrode jmriley22 https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/331516024 a conductor through which electricity enters or leaves an object, substance, or region.]]> 2019-02-14 20:29:32 UTC https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/331516024 electron jmriley22 https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/331516375 a stable subatomic particle with a charge of negative electricity, found in all atoms and acting as the primary carrier of electricity in solids.]]> 2019-02-14 20:30:17 UTC https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/331516375 fluorescent lamp jmriley22 https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/331516693 A fluorescent lamp, or fluorescent tube, is a low-pressure mercury-vapor gas-discharge lamp that uses fluorescenceto 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.]]> 2019-02-14 20:31:00 UTC https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/331516693 gas discharge lamp generator jmriley22 https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/331516794 Germicidal lamps are simple low-pressure mercury vapor discharges in a fused quartz envelope.

Gas-discharge lamps are a family of artificial light sources that generate light by sending an electric discharge through an ionized gas, a plasma. Typically, such lamps use a noble gas (argon, neon, krypton, and xenon) or a mixture of these gases. Some include additional substances, like mercury, sodium, and metal halides, which are vaporized during startup to become part of the gas mixture

]]> 2019-02-14 20:31:18 UTC https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/331516794 ion jmriley22 https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/333377277 an atom or molecule with a net electric charge due to the loss or gain of one or more electrons.]]> 2019-02-20 20:19:22 UTC https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/333377277 law of conservation of energy jmriley22 https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/333377410 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.]]> 2019-02-20 20:19:46 UTC https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/333377410 light-emitting diode (LED) jmriley22 https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/333377642 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.]]> 2019-02-20 20:20:19 UTC https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/333377642 lamp jmriley22 https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/333377806 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.]]> 2019-02-20 20:20:44 UTC https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/333377806 motor jmriley22 https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/333378110

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.

]]> 2019-02-20 20:21:32 UTC https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/333378110 neutron jmriley22 https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/333378630 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.]]> 2019-02-20 20:22:38 UTC https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/333378630 ohm jmriley22 https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/333378838 The ohm is the SI derived unit of electrical resistance, named after German physicist Georg Simon Ohm]]> 2019-02-20 20:23:08 UTC https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/333378838 ohmmeter jmriley22 https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/333378970 an instrument for measuring electrical resistance]]> 2019-02-20 20:23:29 UTC https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/333378970 Ohm’s law jmriley22 https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/333379109 Ohm's law states that the current through a conductor between two points is directly proportional to the voltage across the two points. ... More specifically, Ohm's law states that the R in this relation is constant, independent of the current.]]> 2019-02-20 20:23:48 UTC https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/333379109 oscilloscope jmriley22 https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/333379492 An oscilloscope is a laboratory instrument commonly used to display and analyze the waveform of electronic signals. In effect, the device draws a graph of the instantaneous signal voltage as a function of time.]]> 2019-02-20 20:24:35 UTC https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/333379492 parallel circuits jmriley22 https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/333379946 A parallel circuit has two or more paths for current to flow through. Voltage is the same across each component of the parallel circuit. The sum of the currents through each path is equal to the total current that flows from the source.]]> 2019-02-20 20:25:05 UTC https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/333379946 polarity jmriley22 https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/333380184 the property of having poles or being polar.]]> 2019-02-20 20:25:23 UTC https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/333380184 power jmriley22 https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/333380345 the ability to do something or act in a particular way, especially as a faculty or quality.]]> 2019-02-20 20:25:43 UTC https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/333380345 primary cell jmriley22 https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/333380540 an electric cell that produces current by an irreversible chemical reaction.]]> 2019-02-20 20:26:17 UTC https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/333380540 proton jmriley22 https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/333380690 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.]]> 2019-02-20 20:26:40 UTC https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/333380690 resistance jmriley22 https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/333380897 the refusal to accept or comply with something; the attempt to prevent something by action or argument.]]> 2019-02-20 20:27:10 UTC https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/333380897 resistor jmriley22 https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/333381053 a device having a designed resistance to the passage of an electric current.]]> 2019-02-20 20:27:33 UTC https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/333381053 zener diode jmriley22 https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/349460863 A Zener diode is a type of diode that allows current to flow not only from its anode to its cathode, but also in the reverse direction, when the Zener voltage is reached. Zener diodeshave a highly doped p-n junction.]]> 2019-04-08 12:41:45 UTC https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/349460863 Watt’s law jmriley22 https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/349461078 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 lighiting a light bulb.]]> 2019-04-08 12:42:13 UTC https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/349461078 watt jmriley22 https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/349461263 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.]]> 2019-04-08 12:42:39 UTC https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/349461263 volt-ohm-milliammeter (VOM) jmriley22 https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/349461486 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.]]> 2019-04-08 12:43:04 UTC https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/349461486 voltmeter jmriley22 https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/349461691 A voltmeter is an instrument used for measuring electrical potential difference between two points in an electric circuit. Analog voltmeters move a pointer across a scale in proportion to the voltage of the circuit; digital voltmeters give a numerical display of voltage by use of an analog to digital converter.]]> 2019-04-08 12:43:30 UTC https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/349461691 voltage jmriley22 https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/349461883 an electromotive force or potential difference expressed in volts.]]> 2019-04-08 12:43:57 UTC https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/349461883 volt jmriley22 https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/349462065 the SI unit of electromotive force, the difference of potential that would drive one ampere of current against one ohm resistance.]]> 2019-04-08 12:44:19 UTC https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/349462065 variable resistor jmriley22 https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/349462303 A variable resistor is a resistor of which the electric resistance value can be adjusted. A variable resistor is in essence an electro-mechanical transducer and normally works by sliding a contact (wiper) over a resistive element. ... These resistors are called digital potentiometers.]]> 2019-04-08 12:44:48 UTC https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/349462303 valence shell jmriley22 https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/349462543 The valence shell is the outermost shell of an atom in its uncombined state, which contains the electrons most likely to account for the nature of any reactions involving the atom and of the bonding interactions it has with other atoms.]]> 2019-04-08 12:45:16 UTC https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/349462543 troubleshoot jmriley22 https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/349462743 solve serious problems for a company or other organization.]]> 2019-04-08 12:45:41 UTC https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/349462743 transistor jmriley22 https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/349462929 a semiconductor device with three connections, capable of amplification in addition to rectification.]]> 2019-04-08 12:46:06 UTC https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/349462929 switch jmriley22 https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/349463159 a device for making and breaking the connection in an electric circuit.]]> 2019-04-08 12:46:40 UTC https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/349463159 static electricity jmriley22 https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/349463391 a stationary electric charge, typically produced by friction, which causes sparks or crackling or the attraction of dust or hair.]]> 2019-04-08 12:47:13 UTC https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/349463391 solderless breadboard jmriley22 https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/349463706 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.]]> 2019-04-08 12:47:57 UTC https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/349463706 solar cell jmriley22 https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/349464032 a device converting solar radiation into electricity.]]> 2019-04-08 12:48:38 UTC https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/349464032 series-parallel combination circuit jmriley22 https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/349464150 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. In this example, the parallel section of the circuit is like a sub-circuit and actually is part of an over-all series circuit.]]> 2019-04-08 12:48:54 UTC https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/349464150 series circuit jmriley22 https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/349464372 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.]]> 2019-04-08 12:49:23 UTC https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/349464372 sensor jmriley22 https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/349464578 a device which detects or measures a physical property and records, indicates, or otherwise responds to it.]]> 2019-04-08 12:49:54 UTC https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/349464578 semiconductor jmriley22 https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/349464852 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.]]> 2019-04-08 12:50:30 UTC https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/349464852 secondary cell jmriley22 https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/349465095 secondary cell. noun. A rechargeable electric cell that converts chemical energy into electrical energy by a reversible chemical reaction. Also called storage cell .]]> 2019-04-08 12:50:58 UTC https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/349465095 schematic symbol jmriley22 https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/349465254 An electronic symbol is a pictogram used to represent variouselectrical and electronic devices or functions, such as wires, batteries, resistors, and transistors, in a schematic diagram of anelectrical or electronic circuit.]]> 2019-04-08 12:51:19 UTC https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/349465254 schematic diagram jmriley22 https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/349465404 A schematic, or schematic diagram, is a representation of the elements of a system using abstract, graphic symbols rather than realistic pictures.]]> 2019-04-08 12:51:45 UTC https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/349465404 logic jmriley22 https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/349685904 reasoning conducted or assessed according to strict principles of validity.]]> 2019-04-08 19:23:25 UTC https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/349685904 human-computer interaction (HCI) jmriley22 https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/349686000 Human–computer interaction (HCI) researches the design and use of computer technology, focused on the interfaces between people (users) and computers. Researchers in the field of HCI both observe the ways in which humans interact with computers and design technologies that let humans interact with computers in novel ways. As a field of research, human–computer interaction is situated at the intersection of computer science, behavioral sciences, design, media studies, and several other fields of study.]]> 2019-04-08 19:23:37 UTC https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/349686000 end-of-arm tooling jmriley22 https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/349687625 End effectors, also known as 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.]]> 2019-04-08 19:27:27 UTC https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/349687625 Digital signal processing (DSP) jmriley22 https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/349688108 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 processingoperations. The signals processed in this manner are a sequence of numbers that represent samples of a continuous variable in a domain such as time, space, or frequency.]]> 2019-04-08 19:28:38 UTC https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/349688108 database jmriley22 https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/349688905 a structured set of data held in a computer, especially one that is accessible in various ways.]]> 2019-04-08 19:30:48 UTC https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/349688905 computer engineering computer-integrated manufacturing (CIM) jmriley22 https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/349689092 Computer-integrated manufacturing (CIM) is themanufacturing approach of using computers to control the entire production process. ... Although manufacturing can be faster and less error-prone by the integration ofcomputers, the main advantage is the ability to create automated manufacturing processes.]]> 2019-04-08 19:31:22 UTC https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/349689092 computer architecture jmriley22 https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/349689415 In computer engineering, computer architecture is a set of rules and methods that describe the functionality, organization, and implementation ofcomputer systems. Some definitions of architecturedefine it as describing the capabilities and programming model of a computer but not a particular implementation.]]> 2019-04-08 19:32:18 UTC https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/349689415 computer-aided process planning (CAPP) jmriley22 https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/349689720 Computer-aided process planning (CAPP) 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.^[1]]]> 2019-04-08 19:33:10 UTC https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/349689720 computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) software jmriley22 https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/349690194 CAD model and CNC machined part

Computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) is the use of software to control machine tools and related ones in the manufacturing of workpieces.^[1]^[2]^[3]^[4]^[5] This is not the only definition for CAM, but it is the most common;^[1] CAM may also refer to the use of a computer to assist in all operations of a manufacturing plant, including planning, management, transportation and storage.

]]> 2019-04-08 19:34:23 UTC https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/349690194 binary code jmriley22 https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/349690328 a coding system using the binary digits 0 and 1 to represent a letter, digit, or other character in a computer or other electronic device.]]> 2019-04-08 19:34:48 UTC https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/349690328 autonomous robot jmriley22 https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/349690560 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.]]> 2019-04-08 19:35:25 UTC https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/349690560 algorithm jmriley22 https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/349690655 a process or set of rules to be followed in calculations or other problem-solving operations, especially by a computer.]]> 2019-04-08 19:35:43 UTC https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/349690655 XOR gate jmriley22 https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/349691281 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.]]> 2019-04-08 19:37:11 UTC https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/349691281 XNOR gate jmriley22 https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/349691447 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.]]> 2019-04-08 19:37:36 UTC https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/349691447 software engineering jmriley22 https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/349691649 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.]]> 2019-04-08 19:38:03 UTC https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/349691649 robotics jmriley22 https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/349691812 the branch of technology that deals with the design, construction, operation, and application of robots.]]> 2019-04-08 19:38:29 UTC https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/349691812 robot jmriley22 https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/349692000 a machine resembling a human being and able to replicate certain human movements and functions automatically.]]> 2019-04-08 19:39:00 UTC https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/349692000 OR gate jmriley22 https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/349692178 a Boolean operator that gives the value one if at least one operand (or input) has a value of one, and otherwise has a value of zero.]]> 2019-04-08 19:39:30 UTC https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/349692178 NOT gate jmriley22 https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/349692530 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.]]> 2019-04-08 19:40:25 UTC https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/349692530 NOR gate jmriley22 https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/349692853 A NOR gate is a logic gate which gives a positive output only when both inputs are negative. Like NAND gates, NOR gates are so-called "universalgates" that can be combined to form any other kind of logic gate.]]> 2019-04-08 19:41:19 UTC https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/349692853 NAND gate jmriley22 https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/349693004 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.]]> 2019-04-08 19:41:44 UTC https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/349693004 AND gate jmriley22 https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/349693234 a Boolean operator which gives the value one if and only if all the operands are one, and otherwise has a value of zero.]]> 2019-04-08 19:42:18 UTC https://padlet.com/jmriley22/tzzpum9luh6l/wish/349693234