Engineering and Electronics

a person who designs, fixes, or builds roads, machines, bridges, etc.

An engineer's job is to apply scientific principles to solve engineering challenges.

the branch of physics and electrical engineering that focuses on designing circuits that use transistors and microchips

a small semiconductor device, used in television and radio sets, able to amplify or rectify an electric current

a conductor made with semiconducting material

the district occupied entirely by the city of Washington; chosen by George Washington as the site of the capital of the United States and created out of land ceded by Maryland and Virginia

a thin board on which the circuits are printed

a failure in a circuit caused when the electricity flows in the wrong route due to wire damage or fault in the connections of wires

a conductor through which electricity travels to or from an object, such as batteries

total potential energy provided by a power source

This power outlet delivers 120V, but your device needs 240V.

an electric device that is used to increase or decrease the voltage of an alternating current

The electrical engineer installed a transformer to step down the high voltage from the power lines to a safer level for residential use.

a piece of electronic equipment used for sending electromagnetic waves carrying radio or television signals

an electric device that is used to accumulate electric charge

to direct or participate in the management, organization, or execution of something

The experienced project manager will conduct the team in implementing the new software.

a small pointy piece of metal that can be fasten into wooden or metal objects using a screwdriver to hold things together

He used a screwdriver to tighten the screws holding the shelves to the wall.

a piece of metal like a thick nail without a point that used to secure assembled parts by passing through holes and tightening with a nut

I need to tighten the bolt on the bicycle wheel.

a small fruit with a seed inside a hard shell that grows on some trees

Almonds are a type of nut that's high in healthy fats and protein.

a wheel with a set of square or triangular teeth sticking out around the edge that fits into the edge of a similar wheel, causing both wheels to turn

The cog in the gear system meshed perfectly with its neighboring cogs, ensuring smooth and efficient power transmission.

an electronic device with two terminals, typically allowing the flow of current in one direction only

an electrical device that is used to stop or control the flow of current in a circuit in case it is too strong

The fuse blew when too many appliances were plugged in.

a machine that produces electricity by converting mechanical energy into electrical energy

The hydroelectric generator harnesses the power of flowing water to produce electricity for nearby communities.

a device that allows movement between mechanical parts of a machine or converts backward and forward motion into circular movement

The engineer used a crank to manually adjust the height of the lifting mechanism.

a metal bar in an engine that enables movement and power to be transmitted from one part to another

an instrument that automatically controls the temperature of a room, machine, etc.

The thermostat regulates the temperature in the house, ensuring comfort and energy efficiency.

a device that allows steam, liquid, etc. to escape a machine, if the pressure inside the machine becomes too high

an area of technology that is concerned with the study or use of robots

to pass on information or messages from one place or person to another

The receptionist relayed the important message to the manager as soon as it came in.

a piece of equipment for generating oscillating electric currents or voltages by non-mechanical means

a substance that doesn't conduct heat, sound, etc.

The walls were lined with an insulator to keep the room warm.

a device that converts the energy of the sun into electricity

A solar cell, also known as a photovoltaic cell, converts sunlight directly into electricity.

the rotating part of a machine that revolves around a stationary part

to replace or install new electrical wiring in something, like a building or a machine

The old house was unsafe, so the electricians had to completely rewire it.

an electric current that reverses direction periodically, typically used in power distribution systems due to its efficiency in long-distance transmission

ChatGPT Homes and businesses receive electrical power through alternating current supplied by the grid.