Design Process
What is the FIRST step in the engineering design process?
Identify the problem
Is this criteria or constraint: “Budget is $10”?
Constraint
What simple machine is a ramp?
Inclined plane
What law is: Force = mass × acceleration?
Newton’s Laws
What type of impact is creating jobs?
Economic
What step comes after brainstorming?
Build a prototype
Is this criteria or constraint: “Must hold 20 pounds”?
Criteria
What simple machine uses a rope and wheel?
Pulley
What law relates voltage, current, and resistance?
Ohm’s Law
What type of impact is pollution from manufacturing?
Environmental
What step comes after testing?
Improve the design
Define criteria
What the design must DO / requirements
What simple machine splits or cuts?
Wedge
What principle explains airplane lift?
Bernoulli’s Principle
Who designs bridges and roads?
Civil engineer
Put these in order: Test, Build, Identify, Improve, Brainstorm
Identify → Brainstorm → Build → Test → Improve
Define constraints
Limits like time, materials, money
What two simple machines are in scissors?
Lever and wedge
What principle: pressure in fluids is transmitted equally?
Pascal’s Principle
Who works with circuits and electricity?
Electrical engineer
Why is improving a design important after testing?
To fix problems and make it better/more effective
Scenario: “Build a bridge that holds 50 lbs using only cardboard”
Name ONE criteria or ONE constraint
Criteria: holds 50 lbs
Constraint: only cardboard
Which machine helps reduce force by increasing distance?
Inclined plane
What happens when force increases on an object (same mass)?
Acceleration increases
Why are soft skills important in engineering?
Communication, teamwork, problem-solving