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2.3 - Prototype (Build a Model or Sample)

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Practice Questions

Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.

Question 1

Easy

What is a prototype?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about what engineers create to test their ideas.

Question 2

Easy

Why is material selection important in prototyping?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider what happens if you use the wrong materials.

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What is the main purpose of a prototype?

  • To sell products
  • To test concepts
  • To finalize designs

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about why we create something before the final product.

Question 2

True or False: Prototyping is an important phase in the engineering design cycle.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how prototypes are used to evaluate technologies.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

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.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how each material contributes to removing different contaminants.

Question 2

After testing your filter prototype, you find that the water is still not clear. Propose design modifications to enhance its filtration process.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider what other methods can improve the filtration outcome.

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