Physics in Action: Technology and Society
Innovations in physics shape human identities and relationships, highlighting significant ethical and environmental consequences. Through real-world applications, such as technology in transportation, communication, medical imaging, and household appliances, this unit emphasizes physics' role in solving global challenges. It also discusses the engineering design cycle and ethical considerations in scientific advancements.
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What we have learnt
- Technological advancements in physics lead to numerous societal changes and ethical considerations.
- The engineering design cycle is crucial for problem-solving and innovation.
- Physics principles are applied across various fields including transportation, communication, healthcare, and sustainability.
Key Concepts
- -- Consequence
- The effects or outcomes that result from the application of physics in technology and society.
- -- Engineering Design Cycle
- An iterative process that engineers use to develop solutions to problems, involving steps such as identifying the problem, ideating, prototyping, testing, evaluating, and iterating.
- -- Sustainability
- The ability to meet present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs, particularly through responsible resource use.
- -- Innovation
- The introduction of new ideas, methods, or products that enhance technology and improve societal functions.
- -- Ethics
- The moral principles that govern the behavior of individuals and organizations, particularly in relation to technological advancements and their impacts.
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