Practice Design & Components (1.2.2.2.1) - Biology – The Engineering of Life
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Practice - Design & Components - 1.2.2.2.1

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What does science primarily seek to do?

💡 Hint: Think about the main objectives of scientists.

Question 2 Easy

Define biomimetics.

💡 Hint: What's the term used when engineers look to nature for solutions?

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Question 1

What is the primary focus of science?

To create solutions
To discover and understand
To imitate nature

💡 Hint: Think about what scientists do daily.

Question 2

True or False: The conservation of energy states that energy can be created and destroyed.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider how energy moves through different forms.

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Challenge 1 Hard

You are tasked with designing a new drone inspired by bird flight. Describe the characteristics and features it should possess based on the principles learned about bird anatomy and flight mechanics.

💡 Hint: Consider how different birds adapt their flight for various environments.

Challenge 2 Hard

Create a brief proposal for a biomimetic product inspired by the lotus leaf's self-cleaning properties. What materials and engineering principles would you utilize?

💡 Hint: Research how nature solves problems effectively and apply those mechanisms in your proposal.

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