stem Flashcards
Universal Law of gravitation
F = Gm1m2
—————–
R2
What is the center of gravity?
-The point where the entire weight of a body is concentrated
“The application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes especially in industry” is what
technology
definition of Prototype
a first, typical or preliminary model of something, especially a machine, from which other forms are developed or copied
Prototypes are usually created by _________ not _________
engineers
technologists
6 types of technology
transportation
manufacturing
communication
information
medical
entertainment
Transportation Technology allows for an…
efficient society
What is automation?
“Automation describes a wide range of technologies that reduce human intervention in processes.”
Communication Technology involves..
technology built for the purpose of allowing people and devices to communicate from anywhere
the internet was first called
darpanet
information technology
The use of computers to create, process, retrieve, and exchange information
What is cyber warfare?
The use of computer technology to disrupt the activities of a state or organization, especially for strategic or military purposes.
Medical Technology
application of knowledge and skills in the form of devices, medicines, vaccines, procedures, and systems developed to save lives
Entertainment technology
entertainment technology uses manufactured or created components to enhance or make possible any sort of entertainment experience
Defining Engineering
The application of mathematics and science to invent, innovate, design, build, maintain, and improve
Types of Engineering
Civil, Mechanical, Chemical, Biomedical, Electrical Engineering
What is Infrastructure?
The basic physical and organizational structures and facilities needed for the operation of a society or enterprise
Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical engineering is concerned with designing and operating machinery
Some fields of mechanical engineers
marine, control systems, energy, robotics
Electrical engineering
Electrical engineering is concerned with the study, design, and application of equipment, devices, and systems which use electricity
Nikola Tesla’s most important invention was
AC electricity
Analog electronics are
electronics that in no way rely on digital technology
the four branches of stem
allow society to advance
Problem solving difficult problems
often requires
time and patience
MSET stands for
M athematicians
S cientists
E ngineers
T echnologists
Fleming created the first antibiotic called
penicillin
