Questions and Answers
Who invented the electric dynamo?
What is the primary function of an electric dynamo?
Which component is essential for the electric dynamo to function?
In what year was the electric dynamo invented?
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What type of electricity does an electric dynamo produce?
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Which invention is NOT directly associated with an electric dynamo?
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What is one of the key principles behind the operation of an electric dynamo?
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Which term is often associated with the energy output of an electric dynamo?
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What type of engineering students developed the SMS reader for the blind?
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What practical application does the Aerogas Catalytic Combustor (ACC) primarily serve?
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Which of the following inventions runs on saltwater?
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What is a key feature of Nature’s Air Room Ionizer?
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What capability does the Salamander Amphibious Tricycle have?
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Which inventor is known for making significant advancements in one-way communication?
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What year did J.L. Braid make the first television broadcast?
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What are the two major options available for off-road wheelchairs?
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How does Braille represent letters and punctuation for blind persons?
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According to the Global Innovation Index 2021, what rank does the Philippines hold in terms of innovation?
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Why is the E-Jeepney considered nature-friendly?
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What key feature distinguishes Artificial Intelligence in robotics?
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What is the primary function of a medical incubator developed by Fe del Mundo?
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Study Notes
Construction Innovations
- A system capable of building houses within weeks using prefabricated materials, designed to withstand typhoons and earthquakes.
Assistive Technologies
- SMS reader for the blind allows visually impaired individuals to read and send text messages; developed by DLSU engineering students.
- Braille is a tactile reading and writing system for the blind, utilizing raised dots for the alphabet, punctuation, and groupings.
Environmental Innovations
- Aerogas Catalytic Combustor (ACC) is an antipollution and fuel-saving device for internal combustion engines, developed by Marino Martinez. It is cost-effective for various vehicles and power plants.
- Salt lamp, an eco-friendly light source powered by saltwater, created by Aisa Mijeno.
- Nature’s Air Room Ionizer eliminates harmful dust, microorganisms, and odors using an activated-carbon filter.
Vehicle Innovations
- Salamander Amphibious Tricycle, developed by Atoy Llave, designed for both land and water travel.
- E-Jeepney is an electric, noiseless, and smokeless vehicle introduced in Manila and Bacolod, promoting environment-friendly transportation.
Scientific Instruments
- Microscope enables visualization of objects too small for the naked eye.
- Telescope allows observation of distant objects by collecting visible light and other electromagnetic radiation.
Pioneering Technologies
- Electric Dynamo, an electrical generator producing direct current through a commutator, invented by Michael Faraday.
- Analytic Engine, proposed by Charles Babbage, was an early design for a digital mechanical general-purpose computer.
- Pasteurization, discovered by Louis Pasteur in 1863 to prevent wine contamination, involves heating liquids to kill microbes, typically at 50–60 °C (120–140 °F).
Communication Advances
- Television was first broadcast by J.L. Braid in 1926, utilizing light and sound for entertainment and information.
- Plastic, developed by John Wesley Hyatt in 1869, revolutionized communication methods globally.
- Guglielmo Marconi and Nikola Tesla contributed significantly to the development of wireless communication technologies.
Robotics and AI
- Robotics is a highly researched area in engineering, focusing on machines with human-like capabilities. Artificial Intelligence enhances machine performance for complex tasks.
Banking Technology
- Advanced banking technologies, including ATMs and credit cards, facilitate global financial transactions, making banking more accessible.
The Philippines and Innovation
- The Philippines ranks 73rd out of 132 countries in innovation, according to the Global Innovation Index 2021, with ongoing efforts to boost research and development.
- Medical incubator was developed by Fe del Mundo, showcasing advancements in healthcare technology.
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Explore groundbreaking engineering innovations like a system for building houses with prefabricated materials designed to withstand natural disasters, a text messaging tool for the blind, and an eco-friendly engine device. This quiz showcases the impressive achievements of engineering students and their contributions to society.
