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12th Grade
09/24/2013

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Term
vertex
Definition
the point at which two lines of an angle meet
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quadrant
Definition
on fourth quarter of a circle
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square
Definition
four equal sides and all angles equal 90 degrees
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diameter
Definition
the distance across a circle through its center point
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trapezoid
Definition
only two sides are equal lengths
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equilateral
Definition
a triangle in which all three sides are pf equal length ad all three angles are equal
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acute angle
Definition
a angle that measures less than 90 degrees
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chord
Definition
line across a circle that does not pass through the circles center
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isosceles
Definition
a triangle in which two sides are of equal length
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radius
Definition
the distance from the center of a circle to its edge
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rhombus
Definition
all sides are equal length and opposite angles are equal
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rectangle
Definition
two sides are equal length and opposite angles are equal
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concentric
Definition
two or more circles of different sizes that share the same center point
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rhomboid
Definition
opposite sides are equal length and opposite angles are equal
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obtuse angle
Definition
an angle that measures more than 90 degrees
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scalene
Definition
a triangle that has sides of three different lengths and angles with three different values
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hypotenuse
Definition
the side of a right triangle that is opposite the 90 degree angle
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hexagon
Definition
a six sided polygon
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circumscribe
Definition
the process of creating a polygon that fully encloses a circle that is tangent to all the polygon sides
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right angle
Definition
angle that measures exactly 90 degrees
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right triangle
Definition
a triangle in which one of the angles equals 90 degrees
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pentagon
Definition
a five sides polygon
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circumference
Definition
the distance around the edge of s circle, better known as the circles rim.
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octagon
Definition
a eight sided polygon
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bisect
Definition
divide into two equal parts
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tangent
Definition
a line and arc, or two arcs that touch each other at one point only
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perpendicular
Definition
at a 90 degree angle
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parallel
Definition
two or more lines that are always the same distance apart.
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circumscribe
Definition
create a polygon that fully encloses a circle that is tangent to all of the polygons sides
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inscribe
Definition
create a polygon fully enclosed by a circle that is tangent to all of the polygon sides
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bisect
Definition
divide into two equal sides
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tangent
Definition
straight line that touches curve or curved surface point
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what is the standard height for lettering whole numbers?
Definition
.125 (1/8)
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in single-stroke lettering, how are slanted strokes drawn?
Definition
starting at the top and moving the pencil downward
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in single stroke lettering, how is the letter W drawn?
Definition
all strokes starting at the top and moving downward
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one characteristic of good freehand lettering is:
Definition
uniformity
Term
fractions should be made with a division line that is:
Definition
horizontal
Term
what organization produces drafting standards for the US?
Definition
American NAtional Standards Institute (ANSI)
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the space between words should be equal to the width of:
Definition
the width of the letter O
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the most commonly used freehand lettering style on engineering drawings is:
Definition
vertical uppercase gothic
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what is the purpose of vertical guidelines
Definition
an aid to the eye when making vertical strokes
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when doing single-stroke lettering draw vertical strokes:
Definition
starting at the top and moving downward
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the best example of lettering fractions is:
Definition
1 over 4 with a horizontal line over, not a slanted line
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the most important reason for doing good, freehand lettering is:
Definition
to make sure that information on the drawing is understood
Term
T-square
Definition
horizontal lines are drawn with it. it consists of two parts, the head and the blade
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Drawing board
Definition
provides the smooth flat surface needed for drafting. the working edge should be checked periodically for straightness
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compass
Definition
circles and arcs and drawn with this
Term
dividers
Definition
distances are subdivided and measurements are transferred with dividers
Term
pencil pointer
Definition
quickly repoints a pencil. its a sand paper pad
Term
erasing shields
Definition
erases small errors without smudging the entire drawing. made from stainless steel.
Term
protractors
Definition
used to measure and lay out angles on drawings
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french curves
Definition
curved lines that are not exactly circular in form are drawn with a french curve
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drafting media types
Definition
Term
prism
Definition
2 end face = and parallel rectilinear figures, sides are parallelograms
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cylinder
Definition
2 identical flat ends that are circular w/one curved side
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cone
Definition
every point is the same distance from the center
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pyramid
Definition
polygon base sides are triangles meet at the apex
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torus
Definition
convex molding formed by a rotating closed curve a circle around a line that lies in the same plane but does not intersect it
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BIM
Definition
gives visual representation of potential issues
Term
rapid prototyping
Definition
3D printer
Term
industrial design
Definition
use of applied art and science to improve aesthetics, functionality, or usability of a product
Term
LEED
Definition
leadership in energy and environmental design
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sustainable design
Definition
ways to reduce the impact of products on the environment
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drafting media: vellum
Definition
industry make much use of vellum and film because reproductions or prints must be made
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architect scale
Definition
each division represents one foot and is divided into twelve parts, each part being equal to one inch.
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engineers' scale
Definition
used mostly where large reproductions are required. it is divided into 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 80 and 100 units, each represents one foot per inch
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mechanical draftsman scale
Definition
most commonly divided into the following graduations: full size and 3/4, 1/2, 1/4 and 1/8 in. to 1 foot.
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drafting media: letter sizes
Definition
A- 8 1/2x11 or 9x12
B- 11x17 or 12x18
C- 17x22 or 18x24
D- 22x34 or 24x36
E- 34x44 or 36x48
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parallel edge
Definition
two or more lines that are incident to the same vertices
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brush
Definition
using your hands may cause smudges so use brush
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45 degree triangle
Definition
drawn by t-square blade
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30x60 degree triangle
Definition
also drawn by the t-square blade
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