Freshman
What is the unit of force in the metric system?
Newtons
What is the equation for the kinetic energy of an object?
KE = 1/2mv2
What is the primary material used in semiconductors?
Silicon
In CS, what does “Big O” notation describe?
Algorithm efficiency or time complexity
How many engineering majors does Hopkins have (for undergrads)?
13
What simple device consists of a wheel and a rope?
A pulley
Which law states that current is equal to voltage divided by resistance?
Ohm's Law
What is the first law of thermodynamics also known as?
The Law of Conservation of Energy
In aerospace engineering, what is the term for the speed at which an aircraft is moving faster than the speed of sound?
Supersonic speed.
3 less than 2 times Y is 35. What is Y?
19
What is the most abundant element in Earth's atmosphere?
Nitrogen
What is the formula for the volume of a sphere?
V = (4/3)pi*r3
In civil engineering, which type of bridge is designed to carry load primarily through tension cables?
A Suspension Bridge
The Navier-Stokes equations are fundamental in which engineering discipline?
Chemical Engineering
What is the capital of Argentina?
Buenos Aires
What is the formula for the area of a circle?
A = (pi)r2
What does CAD stand for in engineering design?
Computer-Aided Design
What is the main difference between ductile and brittle materials?
Ductile materials can deform significantly before breaking, while brittle materials break with little deformation
What type of stress is experienced by a material being pulled apart?
Tensile Stress
What are the main ingredients in caprese?
Mozzarella, tomatoes, basil
In an electrical circuit, what component stores charge?
A capacitor
What is the term for fluid resistance to flow?
Viscosity
What mechanical property is defined as stress divided by strain?
Young’s Modulus (Elastic Modulus)
What law states that the sum of currents entering a junction equals the sum of currents leaving the junction?
Kirchhoff’s Current Law (KCL)
The ____ is the powerhouse of the cell
Mitochondrion