Principles Study Guide Review

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What is the purpose of a design brief?

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To clearly identify design requirements.

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The ideal mechanical advantage of a pulley system is dependent upon the number of _______.

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support cables.

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True or False: The Middle Ages was a time of the greatest engineering developments in the world.

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False.

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Who invented the movable type mold and is credited with the first printed book in 1450 AD?

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Johann Gutenberg.

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What invention in the early 1800s led to advances in transportation, including the locomotive?

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steam engine.

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Define 'mechanical advantage' in the context of simple machines.

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Mechanical advantage is the ratio of the output force exerted by a machine to the input force applied to it.

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What is a 'fulcrum' in a lever system?

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A fulcrum is the pivot point around which a lever rotates.

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Explain the term 'effort' in mechanical systems.

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Effort is the force applied to a machine to accomplish work.

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What is the significance of the steam engine in the Industrial Revolution?

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The steam engine revolutionized transportation and manufacturing, enabling faster production and movement of goods.

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What does 'innovation' mean in engineering?

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Innovation refers to the process of developing new ideas, products, or methods that improve efficiency or effectiveness.