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1. The unit of electric resistance in the meter- kilogram- second system of units. Symbolized as O

2. A method of analysis of trusses which constructs free body diagrams of each joint and determines the forces acting in that joint by considering equilibrium of the joint pin.

3. The contact of a relay that is closed when the coil is de- energized.

4. A vector quantity giving the straight- line distance and direction from an initial position to a final position.

5. The contact of a relay that is open when the coil is de- energized

6. Bell- shaped probability distribution

7. A tool for systematically ranking alternatives according to a set of criteria.

8. The pressure exerted by the weight of the atmosphere above the point of measurement.

9. A quantity that has both a magnitude and direction.

10. The use of a fluid (liquid or gas) to transmit power from one location to another.

11. The unit of potential difference symbolized as V

12. A profession for which one trains and which is undertaken as a permanent calling.

13. A step- by- step procedure for solving a problem or accomplishing some end - especially by a computer.

14. Values that possess names or labels

15. A rough drawing representing the main features of an object or scene and often made as a preliminary study.

16. The total pressure exerted on a system - including atmospheric pressure.

17. The transfer of heat by the movement of a mass or substance; it can take place only in fluids

18. The calculated likelihood that a given event will occur

19. Of or relating to the manufacture of any product (as earthenware - porcelain - or brick) made essentially from a nonmetallic mineral (as clay) by firing at a high temperature

20. The place at which independent and often unrelated systems meet and act on or communicate with each other.

21. A result of a force moving an object a certain distance

22. A mathematical property of a cross section that is concerned with a surface area and how that area is distributed about a centroidal axis.

23. A force that produces or tends to produce rotation or torsion.

24. A surface or shape exposed by making a straight cut through something at right angles to the axis.

25. The ability to get answers to questions through a conscious - organized process. The answers are usually - but not necessarily - quantitative