Engineering Design Process

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What is the Engineering Design Process?

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A series of steps that engineers follow to come up with a solution to a problem.

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What are criteria in the Engineering Design Process?

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Criteria are the requirements that a design solution must meet to be considered successful.

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What are constraints in the Engineering Design Process?

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Constraints are the limitations or restrictions that a design must operate within.

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What is the role of a Chemical Engineer?

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A Chemical Engineer designs processes to create new materials, such as fuels for cars.

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What is the role of a Civil Engineer?

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A Civil Engineer designs and oversees the construction of infrastructure like bridges and roads.

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What is the first step in the Engineering Design Process?

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Defining the problem that needs to be solved.

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What is brainstorming in the context of the Engineering Design Process?

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Brainstorming is a creative process where ideas are generated to solve a problem.

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Why is testing a prototype important?

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Testing a prototype helps to identify flaws and improve the design before final production.

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What is a prototype?

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A prototype is a working model of a design that is used to test and evaluate its effectiveness.

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What does it mean to evaluate a design solution?

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Evaluating a design solution involves assessing how well it meets the criteria and constraints.