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Chapter 4 Technology & Engineering

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engineer   a person who uses both science and technology to solve problems  
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obsolete   no longer used  
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goal   purpose  
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brainstorming   a process in which group members suggest any solutions that come to mind  
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prototype   a working model used to test a design  
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patent   a legal document issued by a government that gives the inventor exclusive rights to make, use, or sell the invention over a certain period of time  
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technology   the use of knowledge to solve practical problems  
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engineering   the application of science to satisfy needs and solve problems  
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bioengineering   involves applying engineering principles to biology and medicine to create processes and products such as artificial limbs and x-ray machines  
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aerospace engineering   consists of the design, construction, and testing of airplanes and spacecraft  
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mechanical engineering   deals with the design, construction, and operation of machinery such as cars or personal transporters  
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civil engineering   includes the design and construction of roads, bridges, and buildings  
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chemical enginering   deals with the conversion of chemicals, such as oil, into useful products, such as diesel fuel  
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electrical engineering   involves the design of electrical systems, including power, control systems, and telecommunications, such as satellites  
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