Principles of Engineering

Using the picture, which part is being shown?

• bump sensor

• potentiometer

• limit switch

• line tracker

If simple machines reduce the force needed to move an object, what trade-off must be made?

• increase the amount of work

• decrease the amount of work

• increase the distance the force is applied

• decrease the distance the force is applied

Look at the pressure triangle. How do we calculate the area?

• f ÷ a

• f x p

• p x f

• f ÷ p

What is this called?

• Jumper wires

• Circuit

• Battery leads

• Breadboard

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Using the picture, which part is being shown?

• battery pack

• cortex

• motor

• power

What is the primary purpose of using a lever in engineering?

• To increase the speed of an object

• To change the direction of a force

• To reduce the amount of force needed

• To increase the weight of an object

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Which of the following is a principle of thermodynamics often applied in engineering?

• Conservation of mass

• Conservation of energy

• Conservation of momentum

• Conservation of charge

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In structural engineering, what is the main reason for using a truss design?

• To increase the aesthetic appeal

• To reduce the weight of the structure

• To distribute loads evenly

• To simplify construction

What is the role of a catalyst in a chemical reaction, often considered in chemical engineering?

• To increase the temperature of the reaction

• To decrease the pressure of the reaction

• To speed up the reaction without being consumed

• To change the products of the reaction

Which principle explains why airplanes are able to fly?

• Newton's First Law of Motion

• Bernoulli's Principle

• Archimedes' Principle

• Pascal's Law