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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Term: Consequence
Definition: The effects or outcomes that result from the application of physics in technology and society.
Term: Engineering Design Cycle
Definition: An iterative process that engineers use to develop solutions to problems, involving steps such as identifying the problem, ideating, prototyping, testing, evaluating, and iterating.
Term: Sustainability
Definition: The ability to meet present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs, particularly through responsible resource use.
Term: Innovation
Definition: The introduction of new ideas, methods, or products that enhance technology and improve societal functions.
Term: Ethics
Definition: The moral principles that govern the behavior of individuals and organizations, particularly in relation to technological advancements and their impacts.