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</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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