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The quality of energy, power, and transportation systems available to a culture greatly affects that society's quality of life.
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Identify and describe three factors that influence the development of technology.
Economic considerations, Environmental concerns, Political and Social influence.
What is the definition of energy?
The ability to do work.
What is the primary source of the majority of energy converted to power?
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What is the definition of power?
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What are the three forms of power?
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What are the modes of transportation?
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Name two vehicular systems found in all forms of transportation systems.
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Intermodal transportation is a synonym for land transportation.
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What is the study of science concerned with?
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What is the study of technology concerned with?
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How does the Technological Method differ from the Scientific Method?
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What are the steps in the technological problem-solving method?
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A transportation system is a technological system.
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What do gauges on an airplane and quarterly sales reports from a manufacturing firm have in common?
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What are considered inputs in the universal system model?
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A finished product is an output of a manufacturing system.
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What is an example of an undesirable result of power generation?
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Undesired consequences are particular to technologists or sometimes inevitable.
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What are the seven major technological systems?
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Study Notes
Energy and Power Systems
- Quality of energy, power, and transportation systems significantly affects a culture's quality of life.
- Majority of energy converted to power is sourced from fossil fuels.
- Power is defined as the rate of doing work, produced in forms such as electrical, mechanical, and fluid power.
Forms of Power
- Electrical Power: Used for lighting, heating, tools, and appliances.
- Mechanical Power: Achieved through conversion of electrical power (e.g., electric drill).
- Fluid Power: Ideal for strength applications, commonly seen in construction equipment (e.g., backhoe).
Transportation Systems
- Modes of transportation encompass land, water, air, and space.
- All transportation systems include control systems and suspension systems.
- Intermodal transportation is not synonymous with land transportation.
Scientific vs. Technological Methods
- Technological Method: Focuses on problem solving to create new products via researching, testing, and refining.
- Scientific Method: Involves collecting data through observation and experimentation to test hypotheses.
Universal System Model
- Inputs in the universal system model include time, capital, and finance.
- Outputs represent the end results of a technological system.
- Feedback mechanisms, like airplane gauges and sales reports, are integral to system evaluation.
Technological Systems
- Seven major technological systems:
- Agricultural
- Communication
- Construction
- Energy and Power
- Manufacturing
- Medical
- Transportation
Environmental and Social Considerations
- Technological development is influenced by economic considerations, environmental concerns, and political/social influences.
- Undesired consequences from technology, such as pollution, can occur and sometimes are inevitable.
Power Generation
- Power generation is the main goal of power plants, with undesirable outcomes including power interruptions and pollution.
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Description
Test your understanding of Energy Technology with this quiz focused on Chapter 1. Answer true or false questions and explore how various factors influence the development of energy systems. Challenge your knowledge of energy definitions and their impact on society.
