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Equivalent to the principle of conservation of energy, this principle states that the static pressure of a fluid (liquid or gas) decreases at points where the velocity of the fluid increases, provided no energy is added to or taken away from the fluid.
Industry:Aviation
The binary number system is a number system that has only two digits, 0 (zero) and 1. Binary numbers are made from a series of zeros and ones. An example of an 8-bit binary number is 11010010. The prefix “bi” in the word binary is a Latin root for the word “two.”
Industry:Aviation
Used to show a simplified relationship of a more complex system of components.
Industry:Aviation
A device that enables the inspector to see inside areas that could not otherwise be inspected without disassembly.
Industry:Aviation
States that the volume of an enclosed dry gas varies inversely with its absolute pressure, provided the temperature remains constant.
Industry:Aviation
Line on a drawing indicating that a portion of the object is not shown on the drawing.
Industry:Aviation
The amount of heat required to change the temperature of 1 pound of water by 1 degree Fahrenheit.
Industry:Aviation
The longitudinal axis of the aircraft that serves as the reference location for positions to the left and right of center. The positions are usually dimensioned in inches.
Industry:Aviation
