Engineering Fundamentals Quiz

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What is the Latin root of the word 'engineering' and its meaning?

The Latin root of the word 'engineering' is 'ingeniere', meaning to design or to devise.

How do engineers differ from scientists in their approach to developing new technologies?

Engineers use mathematics, scientific principles, and computer simulations as tools to create faster, more accurate, and more economical designs, while scientists normally emphasize the discovery of physical laws rather than apply those phenomena to develop new products.

What is the role of engineering in relation to scientific discovery and product applications?

Engineering serves as a bridge between scientific discovery and product applications, applying the theories and principles of science and mathematics to research and develop economical solutions to technical problems.

What skills and knowledge do engineers apply in their work?

<p>Engineers apply their knowledge of mathematics, science, and materials, as well as their skills in communications and business, to develop new and better technologies.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do engineers approach experimentation compared to trial and error?

<p>Engineers are educated to use mathematics, scientific principles, and computer simulations as tools to create faster, more accurate, and more economical designs, rather than relying solely on trial and error.</p> Signup and view all the answers