Introduction to MathCAD for Engineers

The video tutorial introduces Mathcad as a tool for chemical engineering at BYU, covering its basics, keystrokes, and how to access it via Citrix. It provides a detailed walkthrough of homework problems, including evaluating expressions and using symbolic operations. The tutorial concludes with instructions on saving and submitting work.

What is one of the primary uses of Mathcad in chemical engineering at BYU?

• Conducting laboratory experiments

• Writing research papers

• Designing chemical plants

• Solving homework-sized problems

How can students access Mathcad for free at BYU?

• By downloading it from the Mathcad website

• Through the BYU Kedem Citrix interface

• By using a free trial version

• By borrowing a license from the library

What is the shortcut key to create a text box in Mathcad?

• Alt + Enter

• Control + T

• Single quote

• Double quote

Which operation can be performed using the Symbolics toolbar in Mathcad?

• Creating a new worksheet

• Simplifying expressions

• Changing the background color

• Inserting images

What is the result of simplifying the expression X / (X + 4) - 12 / (X + 2) in Mathcad?

• 12 / (X + 2)

• Simplified form of the expression

• X + 4

• X - 12

How can you convert the speed of light to miles per hour in Mathcad?

• By looking it up online

• By manually calculating the conversion

• By using the unit conversion tool

• By using a calculator

What is the unit conversion for the density of water in Mathcad?

• 8.34 pounds per gallon

• 1000 kilograms per cubic meter

• 62.4 pounds per foot cubed

• 1 gram per milliliter

What is the purpose of defining a new unit like 'pound mole' in Mathcad?

• To simplify calculations

• To use it in specific expressions

• To make the worksheet look better

• To replace existing units

What is the final step in solving the heat transfer problem in Mathcad?

• Defining the Prandtl number

• Converting units to SI

• Calculating the Reynolds number

• Calculating the heat transfer rate Q

How can you save your Mathcad work for submission?

• By printing it directly

• By saving it as a PDF or XPS document

• By emailing it to the instructor

• By taking a screenshot