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Technology
What is the use of scientific knowledge to solve practical problems?
Technology
Cell phones, washing machines, and doorknobs are examples of which human accomplishment?
Test and improve.
What is the 3rd step in the design process?
Criteria.
What is another word for the standards that determine how well a design is doing?
Prototype.
What does an engineer need in order to test a new design?
Criteria
No, a wheelchair ramp does not replace or assist a body part.
Is a wheelchair ramp and example of a prosthesis?
Redesigning.
Which step comes fourth in the designing process?
It should efficiently pump blood to the lungs and body.
Which criteria should engineer use to design and artificial heart?
Biotechnology.
An x-ray is an example of what type of science?
Engineering
What is it called when we use science ad math for practical problems?
Yes, the walker is a prosthesis because it assists a damaged body part.
Is a walker an example of a prosthesis?
A model of the design.
What tool do scientist use that is similar to a prototype?
The criteria is set to determine whether the design achieves the purpose.
How are the purpose of the design and criteria related?
Yes, it helps to detect flaws or problems with the design.
Is is good to fail when designing?
Biotechnology
What are artificial legs (prosthesis) and example of what type of science?
The replacement knee should bend like a real knee.
What should the criteria for a prosthesis for a knee replacement?
A bar graph comparing miles per gallon
Stressing the fabric with wind and weather over a period of time.
How would one predict flaws in fabric used for ship's sail?
Hearing aid.
Bioengineering
What is the science called that applies the engineering design to living things?
The crutches are a produce used to benefit living things.
Are crutches examples of biotechnology?
Using math and science to solve practical problems.
What is the best way to define engineering?
They distract people while driving.
What are the physical risks of a cellphone?
Whether the prototype met the criteria.
Luis constructed a birdhouse and he used the design process. What will his conclusions communicate?