Practice Iterate (Improve and Redesign) - 2.6 | Physics in Action: Technology and Society | IB 8 Physics
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Iterate (Improve and Redesign)

2.6 - Iterate (Improve and Redesign)

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What does it mean to iterate in the engineering design process?

💡 Hint: Consider the importance of refining solutions.

Question 2 Easy

What is a prototype?

💡 Hint: Think about what phase comes before final production.

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Question 1

What does iteration allow engineers to do?

Ensure the first design is final
Collect data to refine designs
Skip testing phases

💡 Hint: Think about how engineers react to testing results.

Question 2

Calculating how many prototypes are tested in an iterative phase usually requires understanding which concept?

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider the purpose of each test.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

Design a prototype for a more efficient wind turbine. How would you approach and iterate this process based on performance analytics?

💡 Hint: Focus on the relationship between design changes and performance improvements.

Challenge 2 Hard

A water purification prototype fails to remove all contaminants. Outline your steps to iterate your design.

💡 Hint: Consider what aspects of filtration might have been lacking.

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