7.MS-ETS3-3 Transportations System Overview Vocab

Front

Overall mechanical integrity ensuring system support and force resistance

Back

Structural Subsystem

Front

A machine that produces thrust to push an object forward

Back

Propulsion Subsystem

Front

Device controlling movement of objects

Back

Guidance Subsystem

Front

Device to manage or regulate process behavior

Back

Control Subsystem

Front

System of springs and shock absorbers cushioning a vehicle from road conditions

Back

Suspension Subsystem

Front

A ship's satellite communication device identifies its position at sea. Used for:

Back

Guidance

Front

Parts of a car's control system?

Back

Steering Wheel

Front

Five parts of a transportation system:

Back

Structure, Suspension, Thrust, Control, Guidance

Front

Purpose of propulsion in transportation

Back

To push the vehicle forward

Front

Purpose of control in a transportation system?

Back

To change direction of the vehicle when necessary.