Understanding Engineering Failures and Solutions

What is the key reason why engineers value failure during their design process?

• It makes the process longer and more complex

• It helps in determining the effective solution by identifying failure points

• It helps identify the most expensive solution

• It allows them to take a break

What was the variable tested in the ball ramp experiment?

• The color of the ball

• The weight of the ball

• The material of the ramp

• The angle of the ramp

What outcome was achieved in the third trial of the ball ramp experiment?

• The ramp broke

• Only some pins were knocked down

• No pins were knocked down

• All pins were knocked down

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In the ball ramp experiment, what indicated that the solution was a success?

• No pins were knocked down

• The ramp did not change angles

• All pins were knocked down in the third trial

• The ball went into the gutter

What happens to the wooden bridge when too much weight is applied?

• It collapses

• It changes color

• It becomes stronger

• It expands

What is a failure point in the context of engineering solutions?

• The most expensive part of a solution

• The starting point of designing a solution

• The point at which a solution stops working

• The highest point of a structure

What caused the original Tacoma Narrows Bridge to fail?

• Wind at a specific speed and angle

• An earthquake

• Poor construction materials

• Heavy traffic

What nickname was given to the original Tacoma Narrows Bridge due to its instability?

• Wobbly Wayne

• Galloping Gertie

• Bouncing Betty

• Shaky Shelly

What did engineers learn from the failure of the original Tacoma Narrows Bridge?

• How to ignore wind effects

• How to build bridges faster

• How to build cheaper bridges

• How to build stronger and safer suspension bridges

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Why is it crucial for engineers to identify failure points before finalizing a solution?

• To save time, money, and potentially lives

• To make the solution more complicated

• To make the solution fail

• To increase the project cost

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