Physics 1603 Exam Chapter 1 Review [Distinction Level] Questions and Answers 2023

What is engineering? - -the profession in which a knowledge of the mathematical and natural sciences gained by study, experience, and practice is applied with judgement to develop ways to utilize, economically, the materials and forces of nature for the benefit of mankind. -ABET - -The Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology -What is science? - -The concerted human effort to understand, or to better, the history of the natural world and how the natural world works, with observable evidence as the basis of that understanding. -Engineering is a profession like... - -medicine, law, etc. that aspires to high standards of conduct and recognizes its responsibility to the general public -What is engineering's responsibility? - -Resource Consumers' needs-Quality etc. Sustainable development -Scientist - -Like an engineer, but a primary goal is the expansion of knowledge and understanding physical processes. Typical degree requirement: BS, MS, PHD -Research steps of scientific method - -1. Formulate a hypothesis 2. Conceive and execute experiments to test the hypotheses 3. Analyze test results and state conclusions 4. Generalize the hypothesis into the form of a law or theory if experimental results are in harmony with the hypothesis 5. Publish the new knowledge -Engineer - -Applies knowledge of math and the physical sciences to the efficient design and construction of usable devices, structures and processes. Typical degree requirement: BS,MS,PHD -What is the difference between scientist and engineer? - -Scientist: Fact-Why? Engineer: How?