The transfer of heat within an object or between objects by molecular activity, without any external motion.
What is conduction?
100
The center of mass of a geometric object of density.
What is a centroid?
100
The fixed point where a lever rotates.
What is a fulcrum?
100
Any source of energy other than fossil fuels that is used for constructive purposes.
What is alternative energy?
100
Engineers use this process to find solutions to problems.
What is the design process?
200
The "Q" in the following equation:
P = Q/^T
What is energy transfer?
200
This equation:
I = bh^3 / 12
What is moment of inertia?
200
The ratio of useful energy output to total energy output.
What is efficiency?
200
The unit of potential difference symbolized as V.
What is a volt?
200
Mrs. Bass's son is majoring in which field of engineering?
What is industrial?
300
The measure of resistance to heat flow.
What is R-value
300
Lacking in movement or action.
What is static?
300
The external force applies to objects.
What is effort force?
300
A machine for producing power in which a wheel or rotor is made to revolve by a fast-moving flow of water, steam, gas, or air.
What is a turbine?
300
A type of journal that serves as both an archival recording of research and a repository for solution ideas that are generated throughout the design process.
What is an engineering notebook?
400
The field of physics that deals with the relationship between heat and other properties (such as pressure, density, temperature, etc.) in a substance.
What is thermodynamics?
400
If the base length of a square is 10, what is the x bar centroid?
What is 5?
400
Also known as the six simple machines.
What are lever, wheel & axle, pulley, inclined plane, wedge, and screw?
400
A system that links electricity produced in power stations to deliver it to where it is needed.
What is a power grid?
400
A technique used by a design team to generate ideas.
What is brainstorm?
500
The measure of thermal resistance used in the building and construction industry.
What is R-value?
500
A triangle has an x bar axis of 9, what is the length of the base?
What is 27?
500
A term used in physics to describe a situation in which the total forces acting on an object are at rest add up to zero
What is static equilibrium?
500
Voltage = Current x Resistance
Current = Voltage / Resistance
Resistance = Voltage / Current
What is Ohm's Law?
500
General limits that are imposed on a design project.