Engineering Systems Knowledge Flashcard

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Engineers are people who design and build things to solve _____

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problems

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When they're trying to solve a problem, engineers follow a series of _____

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steps

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Which step of the design process includes "Brainstorming"? Options: Define problem, Generate concepts, Build a prototype

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Generate concepts

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After building a paper airplane, you throw it and it immediately crashes. You realize that there is a major flaw in your design. What should be the next step?

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change the design and test it again

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When designing a new product for the user, what things must you keep in mind?

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users needs, interests, and concerns.

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Engineer Problems can be solved using ...

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All of the above

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Electric cars could reduce: urban pollution, greenhouse gas emissions, both answers, neither answer

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both answers

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How do electric cars work?

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batteries power an electric motor which turns the wheels

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_______  _______ are more efficient than batteries.

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fuel cells

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Electric cars have zero emissions IF the electricity that powers the batteries is made with clean energy sources.

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the electricity that powers the batteries is made with clean energy sources