Engineering design process

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What is the first step in the engineering design process?

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Define the problem.

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What is the final step in the engineering design process?

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Communicating results with a wider audience.

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Why is the engineering design process important?

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To be able to develop the most successful engineering product.

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What does the engineering design process help engineers do?

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It helps engineers systematically solve problems.

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What is a prototype?

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A prototype is a working model of a solution used to test and evaluate ideas.

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What is the purpose of testing a solution in the engineering design process?

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To determine if the solution works as intended and to identify any improvements.

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What is the role of research in the engineering design process?

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Research helps engineers understand existing solutions and gather information to inform their designs.

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What is an example of a successful engineering product developed through the engineering design process?

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The telephone, invented by Alexander Graham Bell.

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What is the importance of defining the problem in the engineering design process?

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Defining the problem ensures that engineers understand what needs to be solved before developing solutions.

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What does it mean to develop possible solutions?

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It means brainstorming and creating different ideas that could solve the defined problem.