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PLTW Mechanical Engineering Terms

PLTW Mechanical Engineering Terms

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Science, Physics

5th Grade

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Jessica Lostaunau

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Mechanical Engineering Terms

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compressibility

The property of a material to get smaller when force or pressure is applied.

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force

A push or pull that can make an object move, stop moving, change shape, or change directions.

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hardness

The property of a material to be firm and solid, or not easy to bend, cut, or break.

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impact

The action of one object coming forcibly into contact with another.

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material

The matter from which a thing can be made.

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mechanical engineer

A person who designs, constructs, and uses machines.

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mechanical property

A physical property of a material when force is applied.

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recall

A request from a manufacturer to return a product after the discovery of safety issues or product defects that might harm the consumer.

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softness or firmness

The property of a material to support or resist a weight or a force.

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tensile strength

The property of a material to be stretched or pulled without breaking.

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testing procedure

A standardized and documented process for performing an experiment or conducting an evaluation.

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