Engineering/STEAM

What is the purpose of a roller coaster's initial ascent?

• To build up potential energy

• To increase speed

• To decrease friction

• To reduce gravity

What force takes over when a roller coaster starts cruising down the first hill?

• Friction

• Magnetism

• Gravity

• Electricity

What does gravity do to the roller coaster cars on a slope?

• Pulls them upward

• Pushes them sideways

• Pulls them downward

• Stops them

What is the effect of gravity on the back of the coaster when tracks tilt up?

• It decelerates

• It accelerates

• It stops

• It reverses

What sensation does a Flying coaster aim to provide?

• The feeling of swimming.

• The feeling of flying.

• The feeling of driving.

• The feeling of running.

What do engineers use their specific training for?

• To avoid practical things

• To make practical things

• To ignore problems

• To create confusion

What is the primary role of an engineer?

• To design and build things to solve specific problems.

• To teach students in schools.

• To write novels and stories.

• To cook meals in restaurants.

What types of things might an engineer design and build?

• Books and magazines.

• Complex products, machines, systems, or structures.

• Paintings and sculptures.

• Musical instruments.

Who should be considered when identifying a problem?

• The person who has the problem

• The person who caused the problem

• The person who ignores the problem

• The person who benefits from the problem

Which type of engineering is concerned with the study and application of electricity and electronics?

• Electrical/electronics

• Civil

• Mechanical

• Chemical