6. Translate the sentences paying attention to the words “point” and “view”:

Point n, v

1. Rotary motion of a body is such that every point of the body revolves in a circular path about some point, which serves as the axis of rotation.

2. Thanks to radio aids airplanes can fly to the point of destination without a human pilot aboard.

3. An important point to remember is that the missile itself is usually only a component of a complete weapon system.

4. It is an interesting point that all devices and machines function usefully only when some sort of energy change takes place.

5. To illustrate the point previously made about the importance of density, Table ІV shows the ranges of the gyro-controlled missile.

6. From a physical standpoint, a gas is composed of individual particles, each in continual, irregular motion.

7. It should be noted that up to this point the effects of side wind have not been taken into consideration.

8. The magnetic compass points to the exact magnetic north at only a few places on the earth.

9. It is well to point out here, that the source of the scattered energy is called “target”.

view n

10. The pilot must always have a good view from the cockpit.

11. Aircraft piston engines may be classified from the point of view of the arrangement of their cylinders.

12. The book provides an analysis of the action of semiconductors from the physics viewpoint.

13. In view of the tremendous speed of light, its determination must require the measurements either of very long distances or of very short intervals.

14. In view of the definite composition of compounds, we see an immediate distinction between compounds and mixtures.

15. Immediately after Becquerel’s discovery of uranium rays the Curies made a careful study of all the then known elements by the electrical methods, with a view of determining whether or not the property of radioactivity was possessed by other substances.

16. Air-to-surface missiles may be viewed as long-range aerial bombs possessing high accuracy.

7. Translate the sentences paying attention to the words in bold type:

1. The fundamentals of alternating current are presented in this chapter.

2. Many variables involved in the selection of suitable fuels for gas-turbine engines.

3. In all steam engines and turbines there are three basic essentials: 1) the source of heat; 2) the working agent; 3) the sink.

8. Translate the sentences paying attention to the verb “provide” and the noun “provision”:

provide v

1. The rocket engine provides the propulsive forces to accelerate the vehicle.

2. We shall discuss now the evidence provided by cosmic observations.

3. The rocket provides the only practical means needed to place an artificial satellite in an orbit about the Earth.

4. Radioactive isotopes provide a new tool for industry and an instrument for scientific research.

5. The International Geophysical Year provided the first occasion for a prolonged programme of cosmic ray observations throughout the world.

Provision n

6. The provision for power supply is a problem to be solved.

7. In manned space systems, provision is made for maintenance and repair of the power system equipment during a mission.

8. When placing the heat source in the vehicle, provision must be made for the heat shunting.