Mechanical Engineering Crash Course

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What is Mechanical Engineering?

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The design, construction, and operation of machines.

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Who designed the first airplane?

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Orville and Wilbur Wright.

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What is a benefit of using robots in the workforce?

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They do not get tired and can work in dangerous environments.

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What would a biomechanical engineer work on?

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Robotic arms and exoskeletons.

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In what year did the first public passenger train become operational?

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1825.

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What is a robot?

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A machine capable of carrying out a complex series of actions automatically.

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What is automation?

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The use of technology to perform tasks without human intervention.

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What is a prototype?

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An early sample or model of a product used to test a concept.

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What is CAD?

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Computer-Aided Design, software used for creating precision drawings or technical illustrations.

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What is the purpose of a mechanical engineer?

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To design, analyze, and manufacture new devices and systems.

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