Introduction to Engineering Drawing

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What are the two basic types of drawings mentioned in the text?

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Artistic and Technical drawings.

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What is the purpose of technical drawings?

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To allow efficient and effective communication among engineers as part of the planning process; it contains dimensions and specifications.

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What does 'sketching' generally mean?

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Freehand drawing.

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What does 'drawing' usually mean?

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Using drawing instruments, from compasses to computers, to bring precision to the drawings.

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Why is clear communication essential in engineering drawing?

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To avoid mistakes and reduce waste.

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What is communication defined as in the text?

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The process of conveying feelings/information from one place to another or from one person to another.

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What is the graphical language used in engineering drawing?

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A highly stylized graphic representation of an idea, which may be a real or virtual object, space, or environment.

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What does the graphics language use to represent objects?

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Lines to represent the surfaces, edges, and contours of objects.

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What are the three methods of drawing mentioned?

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Freehand, Instruments, and Computer.

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What is the effectiveness of graphics language described as?

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Inadequate for completely and concisely describing size, shape, and features.