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What is engineering?

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Using math and science to solve practical problems to better our society, economy and environment.

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What is ABET, Inc?

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A recognized accreditor for college and university programs in applied science, computing, engineering, and technology.

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What are the 4 major categories of engineering? Options: Mechanical, Chemical, Civil, Electrical; Mechanical, Biomedical, Civil, Electronics; Mechanical, Chemical, Structural, Electrical; Mechanical, Biomedical, Structural, Electrical

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Mechanical, Chemical, Civil, Electrical

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What engineering addresses issues related to chemical production, transformation of raw materials, and chemical use?

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Chemical

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What engineering is this? Designs, develop, and test the manufacture of electrical equipment and large-scale electrical systems.

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Electrical

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What engineering is this? Researches, develop, design, manufacture, and maintain devices that produce or consume power.

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Mechanical

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What engineering plans the design, construction, and maintenance of various civil structures?

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Civil

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Tension is ...

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The strength a material has to resist being pulled apart. If you glue something to the ceiling, the weight of the object tests the glue’s tensile strength.

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Compression is ...

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A material is in compression when its particles are being pushed together.

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Torsion is ...

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The action of twisting one end of an object/material relative to the other end.