2.3 - Prototype (Build a Model or Sample)
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Practice Questions
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What is a prototype?
💡 Hint: Think about what engineers create to test their ideas.
Why is material selection important in prototyping?
💡 Hint: Consider what happens if you use the wrong materials.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the main purpose of a prototype?
💡 Hint: Think about why we create something before the final product.
True or False: Prototyping is an important phase in the engineering design cycle.
💡 Hint: Consider how prototypes are used to evaluate technologies.
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Challenge Problems
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You are tasked with designing a prototype for a new type of water filter. List the materials you would consider and explain why each is important for the filter’s effectiveness.
💡 Hint: Think about how each material contributes to removing different contaminants.
After testing your filter prototype, you find that the water is still not clear. Propose design modifications to enhance its filtration process.
💡 Hint: Consider what other methods can improve the filtration outcome.
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