Science vs Engineering: Key Differences

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What occurs when the object distance is changed in an optical system?

  • The image distance remains constant
  • The object is moved to adjust the image distance
  • The lens is moved to adjust the image distance (correct)
  • The image is distorted beyond recognition

What is the primary difference between a bird's wing and an airplane's wing?

  • The material used to make the wing
  • The wing's ability to change shape
  • The shape of the wing
  • The wing's ability to provide lift and thrust (correct)

What is the main focus of the scientific discipline of biology?

  • The study of non-living things
  • The study of human anatomy
  • The study of living organisms (correct)
  • The study of the Earth's geology

Why is the study of biology important?

<p>It provides knowledge about the human body and its functions (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one way in which biology has contributed to society?

<p>The development of new crop varieties (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect of biology in relation to the environment?

<p>Conservation of natural resources (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of science?

<p>Understanding the structure and behavior of the physical and natural world (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between the lens system of the human eye and a camera?

<p>The human eye has a flexible bi-convex lens, while a camera has a rigid bi-convex lens (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the ciliary muscle in the human eye?

<p>It changes the shape of the lens to create a sharp image (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key difference between the goals of science and engineering?

<p>Science is about knowing, while engineering is about doing (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the pupil in the human eye?

<p>To control the amount of light that enters the eye (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key difference between the image sensing process in the human eye and a camera?

<p>The human eye senses images on the retina, while a camera senses images on the film or sensor (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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