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Question 1

involves investigating the relationships that exist between the
structures and properties of materials.

Answer 1

materials science

Question 2

involves, on the
basis of these structure–property correlations, designing or engineering the structure of
a material to produce a predetermined set of properties.

Answer 2

materials engineering

Question 3

develop or
synthesize new materials, whereas a materials engineer is called upon to create new
products or systems using existing materials and/or to develop techniques for processing
materials.

Answer 3

role of a materials scientist

Question 4

combines engineering, physics and chemistry
principles to solve real-world problems associated with nanotechnology, biotechnology,
information technology, energy, manufacturing and other major engineering disciplines.

Answer 4

Materials Science and Engineering

Question 5

Why do we study materials?

Answer 5

Many an applied scientist or engineer, whether
mechanical, civil, chemical, or electrical, is at one time or another exposed to a design
problem involving materials, such as a transmission gear, the superstructure for a
building, an oil refinery component, or an integrated circuit chip. Of course, materials
scientists and engineers are specialists who are totally involved in the investigation and
design of materials.

Question 6

often means the clever use of a new material for a
specific application. The more familiar an engineer or scientist is with the various
characteristics and structure–property relationships, as well as the processing techniques
of materials, the more proficient and confident he or she will be in making judicious
materials choices based on these criteria.

Answer 6

Innovation in engineering