stem Flashcards

1
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Universal Law of gravitation

A

F = Gm1m2
—————–
R2

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2
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What is the center of gravity?

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-The point where the entire weight of a body is concentrated

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3
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“The application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes especially in industry” is what

A

technology

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4
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definition of Prototype

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a first, typical or preliminary model of something, especially a machine, from which other forms are developed or copied

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5
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Prototypes are usually created by _________ not _________

A

engineers
technologists

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6
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6 types of technology

A

transportation
manufacturing
communication
information
medical
entertainment

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7
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Transportation Technology allows for an…

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efficient society

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8
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What is automation?

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“Automation describes a wide range of technologies that reduce human intervention in processes.”

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9
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Communication Technology involves..

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technology built for the purpose of allowing people and devices to communicate from anywhere

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10
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the internet was first called

A

darpanet

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11
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information technology

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The use of computers to create, process, retrieve, and exchange information

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12
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What is cyber warfare?

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The use of computer technology to disrupt the activities of a state or organization, especially for strategic or military purposes.

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Medical Technology

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application of knowledge and skills in the form of devices, medicines, vaccines, procedures, and systems developed to save lives

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14
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Entertainment technology

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entertainment technology uses manufactured or created components to enhance or make possible any sort of entertainment experience

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15
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Defining Engineering

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The application of mathematics and science to invent, innovate, design, build, maintain, and improve

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16
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Types of Engineering

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Civil, Mechanical, Chemical, Biomedical, Electrical Engineering

17
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What is Infrastructure?

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The basic physical and organizational structures and facilities needed for the operation of a society or enterprise

18
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Mechanical Engineering

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Mechanical engineering is concerned with designing and operating machinery

19
Q

Some fields of mechanical engineers

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marine, control systems, energy, robotics

20
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Electrical engineering

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Electrical engineering is concerned with the study, design, and application of equipment, devices, and systems which use electricity

21
Q

Nikola Tesla’s most important invention was

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AC electricity

22
Q

Analog electronics are

A

electronics that in no way rely on digital technology

23
Q

the four branches of stem

A

allow society to advance

24
Q

Problem solving difficult problems
often requires

A

time and patience

25
Q

MSET stands for

A

M athematicians
S cientists
E ngineers
T echnologists

26
Q

Fleming created the first antibiotic called

A

penicillin