Practice - Identify the Problem (or Need)
Practice Questions
Test your understanding with targeted questions
What is the first step in the engineering design cycle?
💡 Hint: Think about what comes before brainstorming solutions.
Define 'constraints' in the context of engineering.
💡 Hint: What factors might limit what you can do in a project?
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Interactive Quizzes
Quick quizzes to reinforce your learning
What is the primary purpose of defining a problem in the engineering design cycle?
💡 Hint: What helps you decide what solutions to pursue?
True or False: Constraints can be ignored if they seem too challenging.
💡 Hint: Think about how limits shape designs.
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Challenge Problems
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Design a portable water filtration system for a village with limited resources. What constraints might you consider?
💡 Hint: Focus on the key limits that shape the design.
Explain how physics principles could connect with designing a bridge. Identify at least three relevant concepts.
💡 Hint: Think of the forces acting on a bridge.
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