Prototypes allow engineers to test a design before making more.
Prototypes allow scientists to visualize their ideas.
Prototypes allow scientists to model a design before choosing the right one.
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A first or preliminary version of a design from which other forms are developed...
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Limitations to a design. Helps keep designs practical and relate directly to the given situation
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The process of repeating tasks within a design project
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The application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes
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Engineers plan to develop a new drill for use on oil rigs. What should the engineers do first in order to develop the new drill?
Conduct research on feature for the new drill
Build a prototype of the new drill
Determine the materials needed to build the new drill
Design a computer model of the new drill
An engineer has just finished building a prototype of a lawn tractor that is powered by the sun. Which of the following should be the next step in the design process?
Test the prototype to evaluate its performance.
Ask for funding to build more copies of the prototype.
Build a second prototype that is different from the first.
Make changes to the prototype that will increase its performance.
Which of the following statements best describes the term “constraints”?
Constraints are the required materials, design, and amount of time needed to develop a product.
Constraints are examples of prototypes.
The research which is done to determine information that should be used in the development of new products.
Constraints are restrictions of items which can’t be used, limitations on time, and limitations of design.
Sandra is designing a new product. She tests her product multiple times, each time making a small change to make her product better and closer to what she wants it to be. What is this an example of?