Semester 2 Word Wall by Jolie Beam https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq Made with a quick smile en-us 2019-01-08 14:05:08 UTC 2019-04-30 01:37:21 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Send.png Actuator jebeam22 https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/318294005 An actuator is a component of a machine that is responsible for moving and controlling a mechanism or system, for example by opening a valve. In simple terms, it is a "mover". An actuator requires a control signal and a source of energy.]]> 2019-01-08 14:06:40 UTC https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/318294005 Air Compressor jebeam22 https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/318294154 Air Compressor in mechanical Engineering. 1. Introduction A compressor is a machine capable of compressing and delivering the air at desires pressure. ... A compressor takes in atmosphericair, compresses it and delivers the high pressure airto a receiver(storage vessel) from which it may be conveyed by a pipeline.]]> 2019-01-08 14:06:54 UTC https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/318294154 Bearing jebeam22 https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/318294309 A bearing is a machine element that constrains relative motion to only the desired motion, and reduces friction between moving parts. Fidget Spinner]]> 2019-01-08 14:07:11 UTC https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/318294309 Belt jebeam22 https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/318294447 A belt is a looped strip of flexible material, used to mechanically link two or more rotating shafts. ]]> 2019-01-08 14:07:23 UTC https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/318294447 Cylinder jebeam22 https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/318294565 n mechanical engineering, chamber of an engine in which a piston moves. See piston and cylinder.]]> 2019-01-08 14:07:31 UTC https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/318294565 Energy jebeam22 https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/318294711 They are involved in all aspects of the production and conversion of energy from one form to another. ]]> 2019-01-08 14:07:41 UTC https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/318294711 Fluid Motor jebeam22 https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/318294847 Fluid Mechanics is the study of fluids at rest (fluid statics) and in motion (fluid dynamics). A fluid is defined as a substance that continually deforms (flows) under an applied shear stress regardless of the magnitude of the applied stress. Whereas a solid can resist an applied force by static deformation.]]> 2019-01-08 14:07:50 UTC https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/318294847 Fluid Pump jebeam22 https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/318295113 Engineering Essentials: Fundamentals of HydraulicPumps. A hydraulic pump is a mechanical device that converts mechanical power into hydraulic energy. It generates flow with enough power to overcome pressure induced by the load. ... A pump produces liquid movement or flow: it does not generate pressure.

]]> 2019-01-08 14:08:13 UTC https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/318295113 Force jebeam22 https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/318296141 Force is an exertion of pressure either focused toward or pulling away from an object, and is applied either by another object or something such as gravity or magnetism. ... All objects, whether at rest or in motion, have forces acting upon them.]]> 2019-01-08 14:09:52 UTC https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/318296141 Friction jebeam22 https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/318296229 Friction is the force resisting the relative motion of solid surfaces, fluid layers, and material elements sliding against each other. There are several types offriction: Dry friction is a force that opposes the relative lateral motion of two solid surfaces in contact.]]> 2019-01-08 14:10:01 UTC https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/318296229 Gear jebeam22 https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/318296302 Gears are mechanisms that mesh together via teeth and are used to transmit rotary motion from one shaft to another. Gears are defined by two important items: radius and number of teeth. They are typically mounted, or connected to other parts, via a shaft or base. 1.]]> 2019-01-08 14:10:09 UTC https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/318296302 Gear Ratio jebeam22 https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/318296479 gear ratio in Automotive Engineering. (gɪər reɪʃoʊ) Word forms: (regular plural) gear ratios. (Automotive engineering: Vehicle components, Engine, transmission, and exhaust) The gear ratio is the ratio of the number of turns the output shaft makes when the input shaft turns once.]]> 2019-01-08 14:10:24 UTC https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/318296479 Horse Power jebeam22 https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/318296601 The horsepower (hp) is a unit in the foot-pound-second ( fps ) or English system, sometimes used to express the rate at which mechanical energy is expended. It was originally defined as 550 foot-pounds per second (ft-lb/s). A power level of 1 hp is approximately equivalent to 746 watt s (W) or 0.746 kilowatt s (kW).]]> 2019-01-08 14:10:33 UTC https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/318296601 Hydraulic Systems jebeam22 https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/322978058 Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. ( August 2008) (Learn how and when to remove this template message) A hydraulic drive system is a quasi-hydrostatic drive or transmission system that uses pressurized hydraulic fluid to power hydraulic machinery.]]> 2019-01-22 14:08:21 UTC https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/322978058 Inclined Plane jebeam22 https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/322978182 An inclined plane is a simple machine that provides mechanical advantage by reducing the force required to lift an object. However, the reduced force must be applied over a longer distance. The machine consists of a flat surface that is tilted by an angle such that one end of the surface is higher than the other.]]> 2019-01-22 14:08:36 UTC https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/322978182 Kinetic Energy jebeam22 https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/322978281 kinetic energy in Mechanical Engineering. ... When the electrons strike the workpiece, their kinetic energy changes to heat, which vaporizes minute amounts of the material. Kinetic energy is the energy that a body contains because of its mass and speed.]]> 2019-01-22 14:08:46 UTC https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/322978281 Lever jebeam22 https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/322978383 Levers. Levers are very simple mechanical engineering devices. A lever consists of a beam or rod, which pivots on a fulcrum. The purpose is to to lift weights with less effort. A good example of a lever is children on opposite ends of a seesaw, lifting each other's weight up and down.]]> 2019-01-22 14:08:59 UTC https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/322978383 Linear Motion jebeam22 https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/322978458 Linear motion (also called rectilinear motion) is a one-dimensional motion along a straight line, and can therefore be described mathematically using only one spatial dimension. ... An example of linear motion is an athlete running 100m along a straight track.]]> 2019-01-22 14:09:08 UTC https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/322978458 Mechanical Advantage jebeam22 https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/322978575  the advantage gained by the use of a mechanism in transmitting force specifically : the ratio of the force that performs the useful work of a machine to the force that is applied to the machine.]]> 2019-01-22 14:09:24 UTC https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/322978575 Mechanical Energy jebeam22 https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/322978665 Mechanical energy is the sum of kinetic and potential energy in an object that is used to do work. In other words, it is energy in an object due to its motion or position, or both.]]> 2019-01-22 14:09:37 UTC https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/322978665 Mechanical Engineering jebeam22 https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/322978862 the branch of engineering dealing with the design, construction, and use of machines.]]> 2019-01-22 14:09:58 UTC https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/322978862 Pascal´s Law jebeam22 https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/322978958 Pascal's law — developed by French mathematician Blaise Pascal — states that when there is an increase in pressure at any point in a confined fluid, there is an equal increase at every other point in the container.Definition of pressure: ... An important application ofPascal's law is the hydraulic press.]]> 2019-01-22 14:10:10 UTC https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/322978958 Pneumatic System jebeam22 https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/322979165 Pneumatics (From Greek: πνεύμα) is a branch of engineering that makes use of gas or pressurized air. Pneumatic systems used in industry are commonly powered by compressed air or compressed inert gases. A centrally located and electrically powered compressor powers cylinders, airmotors, and other pneumatic devices.]]> 2019-01-22 14:10:31 UTC https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/322979165 Potential Energy jebeam22 https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/322979604
Potential energy, U, is defined as the energy stored in an object subjected to a conservative force. ... Storedmechanical energy exists in one of two forms: kinetic or potential: Potential energy.
]]> 2019-01-22 14:11:18 UTC https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/322979604 Power jebeam22 https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/322979680 In electrical engineering and mechanical engineering, the power rating of equipment is the highest power input allowed to flow through particular equipment. According to the particular discipline, the term "power" may refer to the electrical or mechanical power.]]> 2019-01-22 14:11:25 UTC https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/322979680 Power System jebeam22 https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/322979765 Power engineering, also called power systems engineering, is a subfield of electrical engineering that deals with the generation, transmission, distribution and utilization of electric power, and the electrical apparatus connected to such systems.]]> 2019-01-22 14:11:36 UTC https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/322979765 Pulley jebeam22 https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/325380869  a wheel which has a grooved rim for carrying a line. The pulley turns in a frame or block, with the purpose of either changing the direction of force or transmitting force. The simplest use of a pulley is when one end of the line is pulled to raise a weight at the other end.]]> 2019-01-29 14:03:04 UTC https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/325380869 Reciprocating Motion jebeam22 https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/325381128 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. ... Reciprocating motion is close to, but different from, sinusoidal simple harmonic motion.]]> 2019-01-29 14:03:34 UTC https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/325381128 Rotary Motion jebeam22 https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/325381529 one of the four different motion types in mechanical systems. They are rotary motion, linear motion,reciprocating motion and oscillating motion. Rotary motion is turning in circles like a wheel, and linear motion is motion in a straight line like a paper trimmer.]]> 2019-01-29 14:04:20 UTC https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/325381529 Screw jebeam22 https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/325381886 A screw is a metal device for fastening materials together. It consists of a shank with sharp threads that cut their own thread in a material as the screw is rotated with a screwdriver.]]> 2019-01-29 14:05:03 UTC https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/325381886 Shaft jebeam22 https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/325382118 A shaft is a rotating machine element, usually circular in cross section, which is used to transmit power from one part to another, or from a machine which produces power to a machine which absorbs power. The various members such as pulleys and gears are mounted on it.]]> 2019-01-29 14:05:33 UTC https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/325382118 Simple Machine jebeam22 https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/325382586 A machine with few or no moving parts that is used to make work easier (provides a mechanical advantage). For example, a wedge, wheel and axle, lever, inclined plane, screw, or pulley. ... Wedge: A simple machine that forces materials apart.]]> 2019-01-29 14:06:18 UTC https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/325382586 Torque jebeam22 https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/325382914 a twisting or turning force that tends to cause rotation around an axis, which might be a center of mass or a fixed point. ... Torque is sometimes confused with work, which is defined as force applied over a distance.]]> 2019-01-29 14:07:00 UTC https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/325382914 Valve jebeam22 https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/325383238 device for controlling the flow of fluids (liquids, gases, slurries) in a pipe or other enclosure. Control is by means of a movable element that opens, shuts, or partially obstructs an opening in a passageway.]]> 2019-01-29 14:07:37 UTC https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/325383238 Wedge jebeam22 https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/325383489 a triangular-shaped solid inserted between two parts in order to prevent movement between them or to force them apart.]]> 2019-01-29 14:08:06 UTC https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/325383489 Wheel and Axle jebeam22 https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/325383805 The wheel and axle are one of six simple machines identified by Renaissance scientists drawing from Greek texts on technology. ... The mechanical advantage of the wheel and axle is the ratio of the distances from the fulcrum to the applied loads, or what is the same thing the ratio of the diameter of the wheel and axle.]]> 2019-01-29 14:08:32 UTC https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/325383805 Work jebeam22 https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/325384150 In physics, mechanical work is the amount of energy transferred by a force.]]> 2019-01-29 14:09:13 UTC https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/325384150 Alternating Current jebeam22 https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/331280738  a continuous electric current that periodically reverses direction, usually using a sine wave.]]> 2019-02-14 13:56:42 UTC https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/331280738 American Wire Gage System jebeam22 https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/331280855  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. Dimensions of the wires are given in ASTM standard B 258.]]> 2019-02-14 13:56:55 UTC https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/331280855 Ammeter jebeam22 https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/331281020 an instrument used for measuring electric current in units of amperes. An ammeter must be connected in series with the path of the current being measured.]]> 2019-02-14 13:57:12 UTC https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/331281020 Atom jebeam22 https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/331281149 a particle of matter that uniquely defines achemical element. An atomconsists of a central nucleus that is usually surrounded by one or more electrons. Each electron is negatively charged. The nucleus is positively charged, and contains one or more relatively heavy particles known as protons and neutrons.]]> 2019-02-14 13:57:25 UTC https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/331281149 Battery jebeam22 https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/331281271 a container for one or more electrochemical cells in which chemical energy is converted into electrical energy.]]> 2019-02-14 13:57:36 UTC https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/331281271 Capacitor jebeam22 https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/331281382 a device consisting of two conducting surfaces separated by a layer of insulating material, that has the ability to store electric energy.]]> 2019-02-14 13:57:47 UTC https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/331281382 Cell jebeam22 https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/331281586 the smallest structural and functional unit of an organism, typically microscopic and consisting of cytoplasm and a nucleus enclosed in a membrane. Microscopic organisms typically consist of a single cell, which is either eukaryotic or prokaryotic.]]> 2019-02-14 13:58:07 UTC https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/331281586 Circuit Board jebeam22 https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/331281690 a physical piece of technology that allows for the assembly of electrical or data circuits on a horizontal layer of material. Advances in circuit boards have led to new engineering and manufacturing methods for these types of devices.]]> 2019-02-14 13:58:17 UTC https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/331281690 Compact Fluorescent Lamp jebeam22 https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/331281835 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 lightfixtures designed for incandescent bulbs.]]> 2019-02-14 13:58:32 UTC https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/331281835 Conductor jebeam22 https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/331282385 a conductor is an object or type of material that allows the flow of an electrical current in one or more directions. Materials made of metal are common electricalconductors.]]> 2019-02-14 13:59:24 UTC https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/331282385 Continuity Tester Coulomb jebeam22 https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/331282486 an item of electrical test equipment used to determine if an electrical path can be established between two points; that is if an electrical circuitcan be made.]]> 2019-02-14 13:59:33 UTC https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/331282486 Current jebeam22 https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/331282896 the rate of flow of electricity. The unit of current is the ampere (A) which is defined as 1 ampere = 1 coulomb per second.Mar 8, 2017]]> 2019-02-14 14:00:12 UTC https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/331282896 Diode jebeam22 https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/331282967  a semiconductor device used in circuits for converting alternating current to direct current. A diode is a two-wire device that allows current to flow easily in only one direction.]]> 2019-02-14 14:00:20 UTC https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/331282967 Direct Current jebeam22 https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/331283146 direct current in Electrical Engineering. (dɪrɛkt kɜrənt) or DC. (Electrical engineering: Circuits, Electrical power, Computing and control) A direct current is an electriccurrent that always flows in the same direction from positive to negative poles.]]> 2019-02-14 14:00:39 UTC https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/331283146 Electrode jebeam22 https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/331283715 a conductor used to establish electrical contact with a nonmetallic part of a circuit. 2 : an element in a semiconductor device (such as a transistor) that emits or collects electrons or holes or controls t]]> 2019-02-14 14:01:39 UTC https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/331283715 Electrical Engineering jebeam22 https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/331284102 Electrical engineering is one of the newer branches of engineering, and dates back to the late 19th century. It is the branch of engineering that deals with the technology of electricity. Electrical engineerswork on a wide range of components, devices and systems, from tiny microchips to huge power station generators.]]> 2019-02-14 14:02:16 UTC https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/331284102 Electricity jebeam22 https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/331284184 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 14:02:26 UTC https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/331284184 Electron jebeam22 https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/331284342  Anelectron is an elementary particle that has a negative charge and is a constituent of all atoms. Electric current is the flow of electrons in an electrical conductor.]]> 2019-02-14 14:02:40 UTC https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/331284342 Fluorescent Lamp jebeam22 https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/331284441 a usually tubular electric lamp having a coating offluorescent material on its inner surface and containing mercury vapor whose bombardment by electrons from the cathode provides ultraviolet light which causes the material to emit visible light.]]> 2019-02-14 14:02:50 UTC https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/331284441 Gas Discharge Lamp jebeam22 https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/331284647 are a family of artificial light sources that generate light by sending an electrical discharge through an ionized gas, a plasma. Typically, suchlamps use a noble gas; or a mixture of these gases. ... Gas discharge lamps can produce a wide range of colors.]]> 2019-02-14 14:03:12 UTC https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/331284647 Generator jebeam22 https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/331284827 A generator is a machine for converting mechanical energy into electrical energy. A hydroelectric plant is a plant in which the turbine generators are driven by falling water. The hydraulic motors drive electrical generators to produce electricity.]]> 2019-02-14 14:03:31 UTC https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/331284827 Ion jebeam22 https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/333167782 Ions are always formed by removing electrons from an atom to form cations, or by adding electrons to an atom to form anions. An ion is a particle with a positive or negative charge, which is formed by the loss or gain of electrons in an exchange reaction.]]> 2019-02-20 13:49:47 UTC https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/333167782 Law of Conservation of Energy jebeam22 https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/333167919 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 13:50:04 UTC https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/333167919 Light-Emitting Diode (LED) jebeam22 https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/333168310  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. ... The first visible-light LEDs were of low intensity and limited to red.]]> 2019-02-20 13:50:58 UTC https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/333168310 Lamp jebeam22 https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/333168599 A luminaire is defined in Article 100 as “a complete lighting unit consisting of a lamp or lamps together with the parts designed to distribute the light, to position and protect the lamps and ballast (where applicable), and to connect the lamps to the power supply.”]]> 2019-02-20 13:51:31 UTC https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/333168599 Motor jebeam22 https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/333168689 Something, such as a machine or an engine, that produces or imparts motion. 2. A device that converts any form of energy into mechanical energy, especially an internal-combustion engine or an arrangement of coils and magnets that converts electric current into mechanical power.]]> 2019-02-20 13:51:44 UTC https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/333168689 Neutron jebeam22 https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/333168753 a subatomic particle found in the nucleus of every atom except that of simple hydrogen. The particle derives its name from the fact that it has no electrical charge; it is neutral. ... An atom of a given element having a specific number of neutrons in the nucleus is called an isotope.]]> 2019-02-20 13:51:54 UTC https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/333168753 ohm (Ω) jebeam22 https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/333168879 An ohm is a unit of measurement of electric resistance. The symbol for an ohm is Ωor W. One ampere is the unit of measurement of electrical current produced in a circuit by 1 volt acting through a resistance of 1 ohm.]]> 2019-02-20 13:52:07 UTC https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/333168879 Ohmmeter jebeam22 https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/333169115 an electrical instrument that measures electrical resistance, the opposition to an electric current. ... Meg-ohmmeters (also a trademarked device Megger) measure large values of resistance. The unit of measurement for resistance is ohms (Ω).]]> 2019-02-20 13:52:39 UTC https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/333169115 Ohm’s Law jebeam22 https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/333169211 A law relating the voltage difference between two points, the electric current flowing between them, and the resistance of the path of the current. Mathematically, the law states that V = IR, where V is the voltage difference, I is the current in amperes, and R is the resistance in ohms.]]> 2019-02-20 13:52:54 UTC https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/333169211 Oscilloscope jebeam22 https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/333169320 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. ... The oldest form of oscilloscope, still used in some labs today, is known as the cathode-ray oscilloscope.]]> 2019-02-20 13:53:08 UTC https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/333169320 Parallel Circuits jebeam22 https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/333169425 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 circuit voltage, and the total circuit current is equal to the sum of the individual branch currents.]]> 2019-02-20 13:53:21 UTC https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/333169425 Polarity jebeam22 https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/333169762 a term used in electricity, magnetism, and electronic signaling. ... This flow of charge carriers constitutes an electric current . In physics, the theoretical direction of current flow is considered to be from positive to negative by convention, opposite to the flow of electrons.]]> 2019-02-20 13:54:08 UTC https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/333169762 Power jebeam22 https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/333169855 Electrical power is the rate at which electrical energy is converted to another form, such as motion, heat, or an electromagnetic field. The common symbol for power is the uppercase letter P. The standard unit is the watt,symbolized by W. In utility circuits, the kilowatt (kW) is often specified instead;1 kW = 1000 W.]]> 2019-02-20 13:54:21 UTC https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/333169855 Primary Cell jebeam22 https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/333169945 a battery (a galvanic cell) that is designed to be used once and discarded, and not recharged with electricity and reused like a secondary cell (rechargeable battery).]]> 2019-02-20 13:54:34 UTC https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/333169945 Proton jebeam22 https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/333170080 a subatomic particle found in the nucleus of every atom. The particle has a positive electrical charge, equal and opposite to that of the electron. ... An atom of simple hydrogen has a nucleus consisting of a single proton all by itself.]]> 2019-02-20 13:54:54 UTC https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/333170080 Resistance jebeam22 https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/333170184  a measurement of the difficulty encountered by a power source in forcing electric current (see also current) through an electrical circuit, and hence the amount of power dissipated in the circuit. Resistance is measured in ohms.]]> 2019-02-20 13:55:05 UTC https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/333170184 Resistor jebeam22 https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/333170273 an electrical component that limits or regulates the flow of electrical current in an electronic circuit. Resistors can also be used to provide a specific voltage for an active device such as a transistor.]]> 2019-02-20 13:55:18 UTC https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/333170273 Schematic Diagram jebeam22 https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/334120585 A drawing showing all significant components, parts, or tasks (and their interconnections) of a circuit, device, flow, process, or project by means of standard symbols. Schematic diagrams for a project may also be used for preparing preliminary cost estimates.]]> 2019-02-22 13:48:48 UTC https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/334120585 Schematic Symbol jebeam22 https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/334120955 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 13:49:39 UTC https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/334120955 Secondary Cell jebeam22 https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/334121282  A rechargeable electric cell that converts chemical energy into electrical energy by a reversible chemical reaction. Also called storage cell .]]> 2019-02-22 13:50:23 UTC https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/334121282 Semiconductor jebeam22 https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/334121682 a substance, as silicon or germanium, with electrical conductivity intermediate between that of an insulator and a conductor: a basic component of various kinds of electronic circuit element (semiconductor device) used in communications, control, and detection technology and in computers.]]> 2019-02-22 13:51:15 UTC https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/334121682 Sensor jebeam22 https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/334121909 A sensor is a device that detects and responds to some type of input from the physical environment. ... An oxygen sensor in a car's emission control system detects the gasoline/oxygen ratio, usually through a chemical reaction that generates a voltage.]]> 2019-02-22 13:51:47 UTC https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/334121909 Series Circuit jebeam22 https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/334122113 A series circuit is a closed circuit in which the current follows one path, as opposed to a parallel circuit where the circuit is divided into two or more paths. In a series circuit, the current through each load is the same and the total voltage across thecircuit is the sum of the voltages across each load.]]> 2019-02-22 13:52:14 UTC https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/334122113 Series-Parallel Combination Circuit jebeam22 https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/334122626 In a series circuit, the current through each of the components is the same, and the voltage across the circuit is the sum of the voltages across each component. In aparallel circuit, the voltage across each of the components is the same, and the total current is the sum of the currents through each component.]]> 2019-02-22 13:53:19 UTC https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/334122626 Solar Cell jebeam22 https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/334123088 (Electrical engineering: Electronics components) A solar cell is a device that converts energy from the sun directly into electrical energy. A solar cell is a source of electricity which gets electrical energy from light energy. A solar cell generates electricity from light.]]> 2019-02-22 13:54:14 UTC https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/334123088 Solder-less Breadboard jebeam22 https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/334123407 A breadboard is usually a construction base for prototyping of electronics. The term "breadboard" is commonly used to refer to a solderless breadboard. ... A stripboard and similar prototyping printed circuit boards, which are used to build semi-permanent soldered prototypes or one-offs, cannot easily be reused.]]> 2019-02-22 13:54:55 UTC https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/334123407 Static Electricity jebeam22 https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/334123837 a movement of the electrons in atoms, which creates a positive electrical charge. Static electricity is generated by the contact and separation of dissimilar materials. Static electricity is simply anelectric charge due to electrons being either lost or acquired.]]> 2019-02-22 13:55:55 UTC https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/334123837 Switch jebeam22 https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/334124099 an electrical component that can "make" or "break" an electrical circuit, interrupting the current or diverting it from one conductor to another.]]> 2019-02-22 13:56:32 UTC https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/334124099 Transistor jebeam22 https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/334124505  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 13:57:12 UTC https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/334124505 Troubleshoot jebeam22 https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/334124677 a form of problem solving, often applied to repair failed products or processes on a machine or a system. It is a logical, systematic search for the source of a problem in order to solve it, and make the product or process operational again. Troubleshooting is needed to identify the symptoms.]]> 2019-02-22 13:57:34 UTC https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/334124677 Valence Shell jebeam22 https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/334124911 an electron of an atom, located in the outermost shell (valence shell) of the atom, that can be transferred to or shared with another atom.]]> 2019-02-22 13:58:04 UTC https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/334124911 Variable Resistor jebeam22 https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/334125203 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 13:58:48 UTC https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/334125203 Volt jebeam22 https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/334125402  also called electromotive force, is a quantitative expression of the potential difference in charge between two points in an electrical field. ... A voltage produces an electrostatic field, even if no charge carriers move (that is, no current flows).]]> 2019-02-22 13:59:23 UTC https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/334125402 Voltage jebeam22 https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/334125567 also called electromotive force, is a quantitative expression of the potential difference in charge between two points in an electrical field.]]> 2019-02-22 13:59:51 UTC https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/334125567 Voltmeter jebeam22 https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/334125749 lso known as a voltage meter, is an instrument used for measuring the potential difference, or voltage, between two points in an electrical or electronic circuit. ... A basic analog voltmeter consists of a sensitive galvanometer (current meter) in series with a high resistance.]]> 2019-02-22 14:00:19 UTC https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/334125749 Volt-ohm-Milliammeter (VOM) jebeam22 https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/334125988 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 14:00:54 UTC https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/334125988 Watt jebeam22 https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/334126306 a unit of power. In the International System of Units (SI) it is defined as a derived unit of 1 joule per second, and is used to quantify the rate of energy transfer.]]> 2019-02-22 14:01:40 UTC https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/334126306 Watt’s law jebeam22 https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/334126565 (Electrical engineering: Circuits, Electrical power, Computing and control) Ohm's lawis a law that states that the voltage across a resistor is directly proportional to the current flowing through the resistance.]]> 2019-02-22 14:02:15 UTC https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/334126565 Zener Diode jebeam22 https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/334126770 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. Zener diodes have a highly doped p-n junction.]]> 2019-02-22 14:02:43 UTC https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/334126770 Algorithm jebeam22 https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/347600744  An algorithm is a well-defined procedure that allows a computer to solve a problem. A particular problem can typically be solved by more than one algorithm. Optimization is the process of finding the most efficient algorithm for a given task.]]> 2019-04-02 13:06:40 UTC https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/347600744 Autonomous Robot jebeam22 https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/347600797 A robot is a fully autonomous system that exists in the physical world, can sense its environment and can act on it to achieve some goals (The robotics primer, Maja). ... There is a strong link in robotics and artificial intelligence which is basically computer science.]]> 2019-04-02 13:06:45 UTC https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/347600797 Binary Code jebeam22 https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/347600828 used in digital computers, based on a binary number system in which there are only two possible states, off and on, usually symbolized by 0 and 1. ... A binary code signal is a series of electrical pulses that represent numbers, characters, and operations to be performed.]]> 2019-04-02 13:06:49 UTC https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/347600828 Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) Software jebeam22 https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/347600860 the use of software to control machine tools and related ones in the manufacturing of workpieces]]> 2019-04-02 13:06:53 UTC https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/347600860 Computer-Aided Process Planning (CAPP) jebeam22 https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/347600885 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 theplanning of the process to be used in producing a designed part.]]> 2019-04-02 13:06:58 UTC https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/347600885 Computer Architecture jebeam22 https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/347602005  computer architecture is a set of rules and methods that describe the functionality, organization, and implementation ofcomputer systems. Some definitions of architecture define it as describing the capabilities and programming model of a computer but not a particular implementation.]]> 2019-04-02 13:09:07 UTC https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/347602005 Computer Engineering Computer-Integrated Manufacturing (CIM) jebeam22 https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/347602030 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.]]> 2019-04-02 13:09:10 UTC https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/347602030 Database jebeam22 https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/347602079 also called electronic database, any collection of data, or information, that is specially organized for rapid search and retrieval by a computer. Databases are structured to facilitate the storage, retrieval, modification, and deletion of data in conjunction with various data-processing operations.]]> 2019-04-02 13:09:16 UTC https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/347602079 Digital Signal Processing jebeam22 https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/347602125 refers to various techniques for improving the accuracy and reliability of digital communications. ... All communications circuits contain some noise.This is true whether the signals are analog or digital,and regardless of the type of information conveyed.]]> 2019-04-02 13:09:20 UTC https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/347602125 End-of-Arm Tooling jebeam22 https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/347602150 (EOAT) is a crucial aspect of robotic technology. It refers to the equipment that interacts with parts and components, typically at the end of a roboticarm. For example, the welding torch on a robotic welding system.]]> 2019-04-02 13:09:22 UTC https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/347602150 Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) jebeam22 https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/347602179 is the study of how people interact withcomputers and to what extent computers are or are not developed for successfulinteraction with human beings. A significant number of major corporations and academic institutions now study HCI.]]> 2019-04-02 13:09:26 UTC https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/347602179 Logic jebeam22 https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/347602201 covers the overlap between the field of logic and that of computer science. The topic can essentially be divided into three main areas: Theoretical foundations and analysis. Use of computer technology to aid logicians.]]> 2019-04-02 13:09:29 UTC https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/347602201 AND gate jebeam22 https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/351122645 provide an output of 1 only if both outputs (A and B) are 1]]> 2019-04-12 12:41:33 UTC https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/351122645 NAND gate jebeam22 https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/351122734 a combination of NOT and AND gates. They are negative gates and the results of the NAND gate are opposite the AND gate. (If either or both inputs are 1, then the output is 0. If the inputs are both 1, then the output is 0.

]]> 2019-04-12 12:41:50 UTC https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/351122734 NOR gate jebeam22 https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/351122779 give the opposite result OR gates bc they are made up of an OR gate and a NOT gate. If both inputs are 0, the output is 1. If either or both inputs are 1, then the output is 0.

]]> 2019-04-12 12:41:59 UTC https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/351122779 NOT gate jebeam22 https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/351122824 have only one input and one output]]> 2019-04-12 12:42:09 UTC https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/351122824 OR gate jebeam22 https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/351122860 provide an output of 1 if either or both of their inputs are 1

]]> 2019-04-12 12:42:18 UTC https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/351122860 obot jebeam22 https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/351122903 automatically controlled, reprogrammable, multipurpose machines]]> 2019-04-12 12:42:26 UTC https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/351122903 Robotics jebeam22 https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/351122949 Robotics deals with the design, construction, operation, and use of robots, as well as computer systems for their control, sensory feedback, and information processing. These technologies are used to develop machines that can substitute for humans and replicate human actions.]]> 2019-04-12 12:42:35 UTC https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/351122949 Software Engineering jebeam22 https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/351123004 the application of engineering principles to software design]]> 2019-04-12 12:42:44 UTC https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/351123004 XNOR gate jebeam22 https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/351123055 exclusive NOR gate. Provide an output of 1 if the inputs are both 1 or both 0, but not if one is 0 and one is 1]]> 2019-04-12 12:42:55 UTC https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/351123055 XOR gate jebeam22 https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/351123104 exclusive OR gates. provide an output of 1 if one input is 1 but not if both are 1

]]> 2019-04-12 12:43:05 UTC https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/351123104 What are the functions of the CPU? jebeam22 https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/351126030 -performs all the functions of the computer
-interprets and executes commands
-execute programs]]> 2019-04-12 12:51:23 UTC https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/351126030 What are the simplest logic gates? jebeam22 https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/351126251 AND, OR, NOT]]> 2019-04-12 12:51:59 UTC https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/351126251 What can algorithms be used for? jebeam22 https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/351126445 analyse data, manage information on databased, drive search engines, filter spam in your e-mail, operate "smart" traffic lights, and complete many other tasks]]> 2019-04-12 12:52:31 UTC https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/351126445 What courses must be taken to ear a degree in computer engineering or a relate field? jebeam22 https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/351126611 programming, software development, networking, electrical engineering, general education, and more]]> 2019-04-12 12:53:00 UTC https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/351126611 What is a good example of an algorithm? jebeam22 https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/351126862 troubleshooting]]> 2019-04-12 12:53:48 UTC https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/351126862 What is the largest professional society for computer engineers? jebeam22 https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/351126992 Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)


]]> 2019-04-12 12:54:14 UTC https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/351126992 What is the most basic form of computer memory? jebeam22 https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/351127144 Read-only (ROM)]]> 2019-04-12 12:54:38 UTC https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/351127144 what is the next step in virtual reality? jebeam22 https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/351127370 haptics, which is the science and physiology of touch]]> 2019-04-12 12:55:14 UTC https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/351127370 What is the requirement for an entry-level computer engineer? jebeam22 https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/351127508 a bachelor's degree in computer engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, hardware engineering, or other related fields.]]> 2019-04-12 12:55:35 UTC https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/351127508 air samplers jebeam22 https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/353330577  Devices or equipment used to sample a measured amount of air in a specified time to quatitate the particulate or microbiological status of air within a controlled environment. Air sampling monitor microbial content in the the air.]]> 2019-04-23 12:48:30 UTC https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/353330577 American Academy of Environmental Engineers and Scientists (AAEES) jebeam22 https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/353330839 2019-04-23 12:49:09 UTC https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/353330839 aqueduct jebeam22 https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/353331024 an artificial channel for conveying water, typically in the form of a bridge across a valley or other gap.]]> 2019-04-23 12:49:39 UTC https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/353331024 benzene jebeam22 https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/353331189 a colorless volatile liquid hydrocarbon present in coal tar and petroleum, and used in chemical synthesis. Its use as a solvent has been reduced because of its carcinogenic properties.

]]> 2019-04-23 12:50:04 UTC https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/353331189 biofilter jebeam22 https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/353331297 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 12:50:17 UTC https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/353331297 biologist jebeam22 https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/353331358 an expert in or student of the branch of science concerning living organisms.]]> 2019-04-23 12:50:28 UTC https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/353331358 biology jebeam22 https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/353331438 the study of living organisms, divided into many specialized fields that cover their morphology, physiology, anatomy, behavior, origin, and distribution.]]> 2019-04-23 12:50:39 UTC https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/353331438 bioremediation jebeam22 https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/353331512 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 12:50:50 UTC https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/353331512 chemistry jebeam22 https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/353331570 the branch of science that deals with the identification of the substances of which matter is composed; the investigation of their properties and the ways in which they interact, combine, and change; and the use of these processes to form new substances.]]> 2019-04-23 12:51:00 UTC https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/353331570 compounds jebeam22 https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/353331629 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.]]> 2019-04-23 12:51:10 UTC https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/353331629 elements jebeam22 https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/353331705 each of more than one hundred substances that cannot be chemically interconverted or broken down into simpler substances and are primary constituents of matter. Each element is distinguished by its atomic number, i.e. the number of protons in the nuclei of its atoms.]]> 2019-04-23 12:51:20 UTC https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/353331705 effluent jebeam22 https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/353331723 liquid waste or sewage discharged into a river or the sea.]]> 2019-04-23 12:51:22 UTC https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/353331723 environmental engineering jebeam22 https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/353332042 Environmental engineering is the branch of engineering that is concerned with protecting people from the effects of adverse environmental effects, such as pollution, as well as improving environmental quality.]]> 2019-04-23 12:52:09 UTC https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/353332042 environmental remediation jebeam22 https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/353332292 Environmental remediation deals with the removal of pollution or contaminants from environmental media such as soil, groundwater, sediment, or surface water. ]]> 2019-04-23 12:52:42 UTC https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/353332292 environmental science jebeam22 https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/353332387 Environmental science is defined as a branch of biology focused on the study of the relationships of the natural world and the relationships between organisms and their environments. An example ofenvironmental science is the study of the natural world and how it relates to recycling and mulching.]]> 2019-04-23 12:52:56 UTC https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/353332387 environmental technicians jebeam22 https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/353332484 Environmental technicians typically work under the direction of environmental scientists. They monitor theenvironment and investigate sources of pollution by performing laboratory and field tests. ... An environmental technician is sometimes referred to as an environmental science and protection technician.5 days ago]]> 2019-04-23 12:53:09 UTC https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/353332484 fungi jebeam22 https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/353332914 any of a group of spore-producing organisms feeding on organic matter, including molds, yeast, mushrooms, and toadstools.]]> 2019-04-23 12:54:09 UTC https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/353332914 geology jebeam22 https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/353333076 the science that deals with the earth's physical structure and substance, its history, and the processes that act on it.]]> 2019-04-23 12:54:32 UTC https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/353333076 hydrocarbons jebeam22 https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/353333243 a compound of hydrogen and carbon, such as any of those which are the chief components of petroleum and natural gas.]]> 2019-04-23 12:54:58 UTC https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/353333243 hydrologic cycle jebeam22 https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/353333481 Definition of hydrologic cycle. : the sequence of conditions through which water passes from vapor in the atmosphere through precipitation upon land orwater surfaces and ultimately back into the atmosphere as a result of evaporation and transpiration. — called also hydrological cycle.]]> 2019-04-23 12:55:26 UTC https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/353333481 hydrology jebeam22 https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/353333695 the branch of science concerned with the properties of the earth's water, and especially its movement in relation to land.]]> 2019-04-23 12:56:00 UTC https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/353333695 influent jebeam22 https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/353333844 a stream, especially a tributary, which flows into another stream or lake.]]> 2019-04-23 12:56:25 UTC https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/353333844 interface probes jebeam22 https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/353333908 The system's dual-function probe uses an optical prism to distinguish air from liquid and an electrical conductivity sensor to differentiate water from hydrocarbons. Sol' 122/200' Inter Meter. Solinst Oil/Water Interface Meters give clear and accurate measurements of product level and thickness in wells and tanks.]]> 2019-04-23 12:56:36 UTC https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/353333908 litmus test strips jebeam22 https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/353334097 Litmus paper is a pass or fail type of test that determines if a substance is acidic or basic whereaspH strips determine the pH value. To measure the acidity or alkalinity of a liquid people use Litmus paperor pH strips.]]> 2019-04-23 12:57:03 UTC https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/353334097 microbes jebeam22 https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/353334256 a microorganism, especially a bacterium causing disease or fermentation.]]> 2019-04-23 12:57:27 UTC https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/353334256 mixtures jebeam22 https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/353334334 a substance made by mixing other substances together.]]> 2019-04-23 12:57:37 UTC https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/353334334 molecules jebeam22 https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/353334401 a group of atoms bonded together, representing the smallest fundamental unit of a chemical compound that can take part in a chemical reactio]]> 2019-04-23 12:57:47 UTC https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/353334401 multimeters jebeam22 https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/353334479 an instrument designed to measure electric current, voltage, and usually resistance, typically over several ranges of value.]]> 2019-04-23 12:57:57 UTC https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/353334479 nucleus jebeam22 https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/353334537 the central and most important part of an object, movement, or group, forming the basis for its activity and growth.]]> 2019-04-23 12:58:07 UTC https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/353334537 organism jebeam22 https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/353334605 an individual animal, plant, or single-celled life form.]]> 2019-04-23 12:58:15 UTC https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/353334605 percolation (perc) test jebeam22 https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/353334669 A 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.]]> 2019-04-23 12:58:26 UTC https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/353334669 permeability jebeam22 https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/353334827 a quantity measuring the influence of a substance on the magnetic flux in the region it occupies]]> 2019-04-23 12:58:49 UTC https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/353334827 photoionizing detectors jebeam22 https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/353334913 Typical photoionization detectors measure volatile organic compounds and other gases in concentrations from sub parts per billion to 10 000 parts per million (ppm). ]]> 2019-04-23 12:59:00 UTC https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/353334913 pH jebeam22 https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/353334998 a figure expressing the acidity or alkalinity of a solution on a logarithmic scale on which 7 is neutral, lower values are more acid and higher values more alkaline. The pH is equal to −log10 c, where c is the hydrogen ion concentration in moles per liter.]]> 2019-04-23 12:59:10 UTC https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/353334998 physical science jebeam22 https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/353335171 the sciences concerned with the study of inanimate natural objects, including physics, chemistry, astronomy, and related subjects.

]]> 2019-04-23 12:59:33 UTC https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/353335171 point source pollution jebeam22 https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/353335292 A point source of pollution is a single identifiable source of air, water, thermal, noise or light pollution. A point source has negligible extent, distinguishing it from other pollution source geometries.]]> 2019-04-23 12:59:46 UTC https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/353335292 porosity jebeam22 https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/353335355 Porosity or void fraction is a measure of the void spaces in a material, and is a fraction of the volume of voids over the total volume, between 0 and 1, or as a percentage between 0% and 100%. Strictly speaking, some tests measure the "accessible void", the total amount of void space accessible from the surface. ]]> 2019-04-23 12:59:55 UTC https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/353335355 respirators jebeam22 https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/353335483 an apparatus worn over the mouth and nose or the entire face to prevent the inhalation of dust, smoke, or other noxious substances.]]> 2019-04-23 13:00:14 UTC https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/353335483 retention basins jebeam22 https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/353335658 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.]]> 2019-04-23 13:00:37 UTC https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/353335658 septic systems jebeam22 https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/353335748 A septic system is a highly efficient, self-contained, underground wastewater treatment system. ... Wastewater flows from the home to the septic tankthrough the sewer pipe. The septic tank treats the wastewater naturally by holding it in the tank long enough for solids and liquids to separate.]]> 2019-04-23 13:00:47 UTC https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/353335748 sewer treatment plants jebeam22 https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/353335861 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. ... If the sewer system is a combined sewer then it will also carry urban runoff (stormwater) to the sewage treatment plant.]]> 2019-04-23 13:01:02 UTC https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/353335861 tertiary treatment jebeam22 https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/353336000 Tertiary treatment is the advanced treatment process, following secondarytreatment of waste water, that produces high—quality water. Tertiary treatmentincludes removal of nutrients such as phosphorus and nitrogen and practically all suspended and organic matter from waste water.Sep 25, 2001]]> 2019-04-23 13:01:18 UTC https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/353336000 water test kits jebeam22 https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/353336092 Water testing is the continous sampling of various liquid streams and the analysis of their quality. These liquid streams include watercourses such as rivers and lakes, groundwater, recirculated cooling streams, boiler feedwater or condensate, and process effluents.]]> 2019-04-23 13:01:29 UTC https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/353336092 water level meters jebeam22 https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/353336202 Sonic Water Level Meter Product Description. Global Water's WL650 Sonic Water Level Meter is a self-contained, battery operated meter that uses sound waves to measure well water level. Fast, accurate measurements are possible in the field or anywhere without the use of down-hole water level meters.]]> 2019-04-23 13:01:43 UTC https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/353336202 wetlands jebeam22 https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/353336271 land consisting of marshes or swamps; saturated land.]]> 2019-04-23 13:01:54 UTC https://padlet.com/jebeam22/ypmbnqachsaq/wish/353336271