Factors in Materials Science and Engineering Quiz

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What is a viable option for some materials in terms of waste management?

Landfill disposal

Recycling (correct)

Incineration

Exporting waste to other countries

What factors must materials engineers consider to minimize product cost?

Employee salaries, office rent, utility bills

Market demand, advertising strategy, product packaging

Component design, material selection, manufacturing techniques (correct)

Raw material abundance, government regulations, international trade agreements

What must a product return to the company to be considered sustainable?

A one-time high revenue

A loss in the first year

A sustainable profit (correct)

A break-even point

What is a key consideration for a product to make economic sense?

The price must be attractive to customers Signup and view all the answers

What does 'green design' refer to in the context of materials engineering?

Environmentally friendly product design Signup and view all the answers

What factors affect product cost?

Product cost is affected by component design, material selection, and manufacturing techniques. Signup and view all the answers

What factors determine the overall environmental impact of a product?

The overall environmental impact of a product is determined by factors such as resource extraction, manufacturing processes, transportation, product use, and end-of-life management. Signup and view all the answers

For which materials is recycling a viable option?

Recycling is a viable option for materials such as metals, glass, paper, and some plastics. Signup and view all the answers

What is 'green design'?

'Green design' refers to the process of designing products with the goal of minimizing environmental impact and resource consumption throughout the product's life cycle. Signup and view all the answers