FAT3 Glossary

An abrasive wheel or flat disc fitted to bench, pedestal, and portable grinders; also called a cutting wheel.

A master cylinder used in antilock brake systems.

Atypeoflead-acidbattery that uses a thin fiberglass plate to absorb the electrolyte; thispreventsthesolutionfromsloshingorseparatingintolayers ofheavieracidandwater.

A reading method used when one needs to remember large amounts of information for a long period of time. The method involves (1) reading the information slowly, (2) stopping to visualize what is read, (3) rereading as needed, (4) absorbing the information into your memory, and (5) reviewing the information regularly.

Failuredirectlyattributedtooperatororother person’sactions.

A pattern produced by voltage fluctuations from the alternator that create differences between the peak voltage of an AC sinewave and the minimum voltage found in the trough between sine waves.

An increase in speed.

The foot-operated pedal used by the driver to increase and decrease the amount of power the engine develops.

Necessarytogainaccesstotheinsideofahydraulictank.

Round, circular metal discs attached to the front of the engine crankshaft with a rubber/fiber belt that helps operate automotive accessories.