TEN100: Technology Engineering Test #2

Name: ___________________
Date: ___________________

1.)

What is a patent?

2.)

Why would an inventor want to get a patent?

3.)

Do patents ever expire?

4.)

Briefly explain how a putt-putt boat works. (Be thorough.)

5.)

What is the energy source the putt-putt boat uses?

6.)

Why does the boat move in a forward direction considering there are equal
amounts of liquid entering and exiting the pipes during this operation? (Hint:
think about Newtons Law in regards to action/reaction and the demonstration
of blowing out a candle while breathing out vs. in.)

7.)

What is the difference between the Diesel Engine and the Gasoline Engine?
(Hint: how does each engine achieve the ignition of the fuel?

8.)

What is bio-diesel? Why is it better for the environment than regular diesel?

9.)

Define geothermal Energy:

10.) How can geothermal energy be harnessed to create electricity?

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12.) What happens to the volume of a cylinder filled with air when it is
compressed?

13.) What happens to the volume of a cylinder filled with oil when it is
compressed?

14.) What fluid is used in a pneumatic system?

15.) What fluid is used in a hydraulic system?

16.) In a hydraulic lift, why does the piston surface area matter? (Hint: think of the
formula (Force/Area)in = (Force/Area)out

17.) Find Forceout:

18.) Sketch an airplane wing and label the areas of high and low pressure.

19.) What is the difference between chemical and nuclear reactions?

20.) Why do some people think Nuclear power is better than fossil fuels?