Question

hmh science dimensions biology, unit 1, lesson 4, pages 52 - 57

1. refer to figure 5 on page 52. what should you do after you identify the problem or need?
2. what types of information can be gained from building a prototype that is not an exact model of the final product?
3. why is testing an important part of the engineering designing process?
4. you and a partner have brainstormed a design for an implanted device to help regulate insulin levels for a person who is diabetic. what should be the next step in the design process?
5. one of the ways in which society impacts technology is through government regulation. describe how government regulation can have both positive and negative impacts on technology.

Explanation:

1. After identifying the problem or need, the next step in the engineering - design process is usually to do research. This helps in understanding the problem better, finding existing solutions, and gathering relevant information.
2. A non - exact prototype can provide information about the basic functionality, user - interaction aspects, and feasibility of the design concept. It can also help in identifying potential design flaws early on.
3. Testing is important in the engineering design process as it helps to verify if the design meets the requirements, identify any defects or areas for improvement, and ensure the safety and reliability of the final product.
4. After brainstorming a design for an implanted device, the next step could be to develop a prototype to test the design concept and functionality.
5. Positive impacts of government regulation on technology include ensuring safety (e.g., medical device regulations), protecting the environment, and promoting fair competition. Negative impacts may include stifling innovation due to excessive red - tape, increasing costs for development and compliance, and delaying the introduction of new technologies to the market.

Answer:

1. Do research.
2. Basic functionality, user - interaction, feasibility, and potential design flaws information.
3. Verifies design meets requirements, identifies defects, ensures safety and reliability.
4. Develop a prototype.
5. Positive: Ensures safety, protects environment, promotes fair competition. Negative: Stifles innovation, increases costs, delays technology introduction.