Introduction to Technology

Chapter 2: Concepts of Technology 

Chapter Objectives

Section 2.1

 

  • Identify the seven technology resources.
  • Explain how skills and creativity lead to new inventions.
  • Describe the six simple machines.

Section 2.2

 

  • Explain systems and subsystems.
  • Discuss the difference between open- and closed-loop systems.
  • Explain how systems relate to technology.

Section 2.3

  • Describe how requirements affect the development of products and systems.
  • Define criteria and constraints, optimization, and maintenance and control.
  • Identify tradeoffs and their effect on product development.
  • Explain positive and negative effects of technology.

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