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In which step would you draw a diagram and make a materials list?
Ask/Define Problem
Imagine/brainstorm
Plan
Create
Improve
During which step would you identify the constraints of the project?
Ask/Define Problem
Imagine/brainstorm
Plan
Create
Improve
After you have evaluated your test of the product, you decide that it needs modifying for a better result. Which step of the process is this?
Ask/Define Problem
Imagine/brainstorm
Plan
Create
Improve
You and your team have identified a problem that you would like to solve. Which step of the
design process is this?
Ask/Define Problem
Imagine/brainstorm
Plan
Create
Improve
Your thinking there has got to be a better way to feed your cat! Maybe I can make an automatic cat feeder. Which step of the engineering design process is this?
Ask/Define Problem
Imagine/brainstorm
Plan
Create
Improve
Once you have built your prototype, what step comes next?
Ask/Define Problem
Imagine/brainstorm
Plan
Create
Improve
The team came up with an idea to try and come up with a way to get clean water to the village.
What should they do next?
draw a diagram of the prototype
build the prototype
research and brainstorm
make a materials list
Convert 2,456 g to kg
2.456 kg
2.456 g
2.456 m
2.5 kg
Convert 3,567 in to m
90.60 m
90.60 cm
9.060 m
9,060 m
(6 x 10-8) - (4 x 10-8)
1.6 x 108
2 x 10-8
3 x 106
4.73 x 10-4
(6 x 1010) / (2 x 104)
1.6 x 108
2 x 10-8
3 x 106
4.73 x 10-4
Solve the equation for x
zy = x
z/y = x
y/z = x
Solve the equation for b
a / c = b
c / a = b
ca = b
Determine the number of Significant Figures in 506020 km.
5
4
3
2
Determine the number of Significant Figures in 13410000 m.
4
3
2
1
0.00401 x 2.00 x 501
13.2017/ 17.10
32.451 - 21.5
Imagine this: You're lounging on your couch, watching your favorite show, when you suddenly realize your feline friend is out of food again! You think, 'There must be a more efficient way to keep my kitty's tummy full. What if I create an automatic cat feeder?' Which step of the engineering design process does this thought belong to?
Ask/Define Problem
Imagine/Brainstorm
Plan
Create
Improve
Imagine you're part of a super cool team with a thrilling challenge to build a car powered by nothing but a balloon! You've had a brainstorming session, sketched out a fantastic diagram, and gathered all the materials you need. What exciting step comes next?
Enhance their already awesome design
Bring their idea to life by creating a prototype and testing it
Identify the problem
Take a sneak peek at what the other teams are up to
Match the following to the correct number of significant figures
2.0060
5 sig figs
28.10
4 sig figs
200,567
6 sig figs
9.48 x 104
3 sig figs
0.00038
2 sig figs
Imagine you're a scientist and you've just discovered a new substance that weighs exactly 5 kg. How much would that be in grams?
5,000 g
500 g
50 g
0.005 g
Imagine you're a space explorer and you've discovered a new planet. The planet's distance from its star is 1234.567 light years. Can you round this distance to four significant figures to report back to Earth?
1234
1235
1234.6
1234.57
Prototype
Making a test model that contains only the important design features.
Test
Seeing if the solution works.
Communicate
To share information with others, discuss.
Redesign
To make a revision or change to your original design.
Imagine you're a designer and you've just created a simple model to test out your design. What would you call this model?
A blob of protoplasm
An ancient archetype
A handy prototype
A tiny proton
When finding the solution to an engineering design problem, there is/are usually…
only one possible correct solution
a very limited number of possible correct solutions
many possible correct solutions
A person who designs any of a variety of things to solve practical problems, using science, technology, and math.
Engineer
Prototype
Problem Solving
Brainstorming
Of criteria and constraints, which one includes the desired functions and features of the solution?
criteria
constraints
What are the specific requirements that a design must meet to be considered successful and solve the problem?
If your prototype does not work the first time you try it you should give up.
True
False
What is the main purpose of the Engineering Design Process?
to get rich
create a product that solves a problem
fill out lots of paperwork
world peace
An engineer is trying to design a phone case, but only has two months to do so. Having two months would be a
Criteria
Constraint
________________ are limitations on the project such as budget, materials and time.
prototype
constraints
client
problems
Chemical Engineer, Civil Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Aerospace Engineer are all types of engineers.
True
False
Which of these numbers is the smallest?
3.5 x107
3 x108
5 x107
5.5 x106
How is the following number written in scientific notation?
450,000
4.5 x 105
45 x 105
4.5 x 104
4.5 x 106
How is the number below written in scientific notation?
0.000398
39.8 x 10-5
3.98 x 10-5
3.98 x 10-4
39.8 x 10-6
Which of the following is the correct way to write 3.97 x 10-2 in standard form?
0.000397
0.0397
0.0000397
0.397
Which is the correct way to write the number 3.5 x 106 in standard notation?
0.0000035
35,000,000
3,500,000
0.00000035
What unit of measurement is the biggest?
Millimeters
Meters
Kilometers
Centimeters
6.45 cm = __________ mm
645 mm
64.5 mm
0.654 mm
6450 mm
Which unit of measurement is the smallest?
Millimeters
Kilometers
Centimeters
Meters
The base unit for length in the metric system.
Meters
Base Units
Metric System
Conversion Factor
The rule used to change from one unit of measurement to another.
Meters
Base Units
Metric System
Conversion Factor
"KILO" means: (a)
The SI unit for volume is.....
grams
meters
pounds
liters
ounces
What is the opposite (inverse) of subtracting 4?
b-4=12
Adding 4
Multiplying by 4
Dividing by 4
3+x=19
What is the first step?
Add 3 to both sides
Subtract 3 from both sides
Multiply by 3 on both sides
Divide by 3 on both sides
There is a denominator of one for every number.
3 = 1/3
3 = 3/1
3 = 3
There is a multiplication sign between every coefficient and variable.
2y = 2/y
2y = 2 × y
2y = 2 + y
Entropy is a measure of
accuracy
precision
the disorder of a system
the attraction of a nucleus for an electron
Which room has higher entropy?
What is energy?
The ability to do work
The ability of a system to do work or produce heat.
The capacity to change matter
All are correct
What is the Standard metric unit used for measuring Energy.
Joule (J)
Meter (m)
Newton (N)
MegaPhoton
The total amount of all energy in the universe is ________.
slightly increasing
slightly decreasing
always the same
always zero
What type of energy is stored in Coal?
chemical
nuclear
elastic
gravitational potential
What type of energy do we get from the food we eat?
light
thermal
chemical
sound
Which type of energy does a wind-up toy use?
A. mechanical
B. light
C. thermal
D. sound
What type of energy is stored in batteries or food?
Potential energy
Thermal energy
Chemical energy
Mechanical energy
Energy is defined as the ability to do
events
friction
explosions
work
A stretched rubber band has _____________________ potential energy.
gravitational
chemical
elastic
electrical
What is energy?
The ability to do work and cause change
A push or a pull
a structure inside of an animal
a pathway
Thermal energy is a type of
Potential energy
Kinetic energy
Sunlight, microwaves, and gamma rays are all examples of
Electromagnetic energy
magnetic energy
electrical energy
chemical energy
Energy is a physical quantity that cannot be ______________ or destroyed.
Transformed
Created
Lost
Changed
Energy choice impacts the quality of an individual and society by ......
Impacting national security
Impacting environmental quality
Impacting economic systems
Impacting natural resource production and consumption
All answers are correct.
Which energy source has been (and continues to be) the most widely used to produce electricity?
Coal
natural gas
hydroelectric
nuclear
renewable
Based on the graph below, has the ball on the hill started rolling?
No because the potential energy is greater than the kinetic energy
Yes, because there is some kinetic energy
It’s impossible to know from this graph.
At which point of the pendulum's swing would it have 100% potential energy?
A
B
C
At which point of the pendulum's swing would it have 100% kinetic energy?
A
B
C
At which point of the pendulum's swing would it have half potential and kinetic energy?
A
B
C
Which is the correct bar graph for your balls energy near the bottom of the hill.
What is the energy conversation that takes place in a biomass fueled power plant?
Chemical → Thermal → Mechanical → Electrical
Mechanical → Electrical
Nuclear → Thermal → Mechanical → Electrical
Thermal → Mechanical → Electrical
Radiant → Electrical
What is the energy conversation that takes place in a wind turbine?
Chemical → Thermal → Mechanical → Electrical
Mechanical → Electrical
Nuclear → Thermal → Mechanical → Electrical
Thermal → Mechanical → Electrical
Radiant → Electrical
What is the energy conversation that takes place in a hydroelectric power plant?
Chemical → Thermal → Mechanical → Electrical
Mechanical → Electrical
Nuclear → Thermal → Mechanical → Electrical
Thermal → Mechanical → Electrical
Radiant → Electrical
What is the energy conversation that takes place in a nuclear power plant?
Chemical → Thermal → Mechanical → Electrical
Mechanical → Electrical
Nuclear → Thermal → Mechanical → Electrical
Thermal → Mechanical → Electrical
Radiant → Electrical
What is the energy conversation that takes place in a geothermal power plant?
Chemical → Thermal → Mechanical → Electrical
Mechanical → Electrical
Nuclear → Thermal → Mechanical → Electrical
Thermal → Mechanical → Electrical
Radiant → Electrical
What is the energy conversation that takes place in a solar panel?
Chemical → Thermal → Mechanical → Electrical
Mechanical → Electrical
Nuclear → Thermal → Mechanical → Electrical
Thermal → Mechanical → Electrical
Electromagnetic radiation (radiant) → Electrical
Which energy sources produce NO greenhouse gases? check all that apply.
Biomass
Wind
Hydroelectric
Geothermal
Solar
Which energy sources require large amounts of land?
Check all that apply.
Biomass
Wind
Hydroelectric
Solar
Which energy sources require a unique environment?
Check all that apply.
geothermal
Wind
Hydroelectric
Solar
Which energy sources require a unique climate?
Check all that apply.
geothermal
Wind
Hydroelectric
Solar
What is the potential energy of a 1.0 kg book that is placed on a shelf that is 2.5 m high?
25 J
24.5 J
2.5 J
2 J
What is the potential energy of a 2 kg potted plant that is on a 3m high plant stand?
60 J
600 J
58.8 J
58 J
Gravitational potential energy depends on which two factors?
mass and height above the ground
distance and speed
speed and height above the ground
mass and speed
What does conservation of energy mean?
Total energy increases
Total energy decreases
Total energy stays the same
What has to be true about an object for it to have kinetic energy?
it must be moving
it must be elevated
it must be experiencing a net force
it must be accelerating
What is the formula for mechanical energy?
EP = Ek + Em
ME = gv + (1/2)hm2
ME = Ek + Ek
ME = 0.5mv2 + mgh
As mass increases, Kinetic Energy ___________
Which has a greater impact on Kinetic Energy?
How could you increase the gravitational potential energy of an object without changing its mass and gravity?
Make the object larger
Lower the object towards the ground
Raise the object farther off the ground
Allow the object to roll on the ground
How could you increase the object's gravitational potential energy (GPE) without changing its distance from the ground (height) and gravity?
Decrease the object's mass
Increase the object's height
Increase the object's mass
Decrease the object's height
Which of the following is the correct equation for calculating an object's gravitational potential energy?
PE = mgh
PE = mg / h
PE = mg + h
PE = gh
What is the value of the Earth's acceleration due to gravity (g)?
9.8 m/s2
100 m/s2
25 m/s2
3.14 m/s2
In what direction does heat flow on its own spontaneously?
Heat flows spontaneously from HOT objects to COLD objects.
Heat flows spontaneously from COLD objects to HOT objects.
Heat does not flows spontaneously
Open System
a system in which exchanges of matter or energy occur across system boundaries
A result of a force moving an object a certain distance. (force * distance)
SI unit of energy
A form of potential energy that is stored in chemical bonds between atoms.
electromagnetic energy
A form of energy that travels through space as waves (visible light and other form of electromagnetic radiation).
A system is an object or collection of objects defined as those being studied.
The ratio of the amount of energy expended in the form you want to the total amount of energy that is introduced into the system
the law that states that energy cannot be created or destroyed but can be changed from one form to another
kinetic energy
energy of motion
A system in which no matter is allowed to enter or leave
Potential energy that depends on the height of an object
A system is an object or collection of objects defined as those being studied.
electrical energy
Energy caused by the movement of electrons.
SI unit of energy
A form of energy that travels through space as waves (visible light and other form of electromagnetic radiation).
A form of potential energy that is stored in chemical bonds between atoms.
Elastic Energy
potential energy of an object that is stretched or compressed
The ratio of the amount of energy expended in the form you want to the total amount of energy that is introduced into the system
the law that states that energy cannot be created or destroyed but can be changed from one form to another
the rate at which work is done
System
A system is an object or collection of objects defined as those being studied.
A result of a force moving an object a certain distance. (force * distance)
a system in which exchanges of matter or energy occur across system boundaries
potential energy of an object that is stretched or compressed
nuclear energy
The potential energy stored in the nucleus of an atom
the law that states that energy cannot be created or destroyed but can be changed from one form to another
The ratio of the amount of energy expended in the form you want to the total amount of energy that is introduced into the system
potential energy of an object that is stretched or compressed
energy efficiency
The ratio of the amount of energy expended in the form you want to the total amount of energy that is introduced into the system
A result of a force moving an object a certain distance. (force * distance)
stored energy
a system in which exchanges of matter or energy occur across system boundaries
potential energy
stored energy
Energy caused by the movement of electrons.
A form of energy that travels through space as waves (visible light and other form of electromagnetic radiation).
the rate at which work is done
What determines whether or not an energy sources is efficient?
The amount of energy "lost" during transitions determines efficiency. The less energy that is changed to heat, the more efficient the source.
the amount of energy created. If more energy is created from the amount of starting energy.
If the energy sources is less expensive.
If the energy source is good for the environment.
A toy car resting at the top of a ramp will be storing _________ energy.
potential
sound
nuclear
kinetic
Potential energy and kinetic energy are inversely related. As one value increases the other will decrease.
True
False
Energy conversion
Changing from one form of energy to another
Anything that does not interact with its surroundings
The ability to do work
Present int objects that are in motion
A 75.0 kg boy went jogging. He ran at a rate of 4 m/s. How much kinetic energy did he have?
600 J
1920 J
240 J
1900 J
Calculate the kinetic energy of a 10 kg hot dog dog running with a velocity of 2 m/s.
(a)
Calculate the gravitational potential energy of the gymnast (50 kg) when she jumps 2 meters above the ground. Round to the correct number of sig figs.
(a)
Calculate the kinetic energy of a 2 kg skull moving at a velocity of 2 m/s.
4 J
400 J
8 J
2 J
Calculate the gravitational potential energy of a 15 kg kid at the top of the stairs 4 m up.
600 J
500 J
5 J
60 J
“There is no such thing as ‘cold.’ There is just the absence of heat.”
Is this statement true or false?
True
False
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