Lab 1.1
Can somebody please, please help me with this lab?! I know it requires sketching and modeling which only i can do , but please, any help will be appreciated. I find these labs so hard to do, but my teacher said there's no alternative assignment and I HAVE to do them. Please help me
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Activity 1A-Design Problem
Background: Technology is the application of knowledge to create machines, materials, or systems to help us make work easier, to make life more comfortable, or to help control the natural or human-made environment.
Situation: The Easy-Play Game Company has developed a new board game for two players. The game uses five red marbles and five green marbles as the playing pieces. They find that counting out the marbles one by one is too costly.
Challenge: design a technological device (machine) that will count five marbles at a time from a box containing a large number of marbles.
1. Restate the SITUATION in your own words, being sure to include all of the facts provided in the SITUATION statement. State a clear explanation of the problem you intend to solve.
*The Easy-Play Game Company has come up with a new board game for two players. The playing pieces for the game include five red marbles and five green marbles. Their problem is that they find counting out the marbles one by one for packaging the game too expensive. My job is to solve this problem by coming up with a different method for getting the correct number and color of marbles into the game box.*
2. The CHALLENGE for this problem includes a few design restrictions. List those restrictions here and keep them in mind as you proceed to the next step.
*The solution must be a technological device (a machine), and the machine must be able to count five marbles out of a box with many marbles.*
3. On graph paper, sketch two solutions to this design problems. Label these Solution 1 and Solution 2.
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4. Which of your solutions (machines) is more efficient in terms of saving time?Why?
5. Which of your solutions would be the least expensie to manufacture? Why?
6. Which of your solutions would cost the least to operate? Why?
...all of these can be answered once I do step #3.
I know what to do, and I get everything it's telling me. I just don't know HOW to do it. Or even how to get started
Pleeeasee help me!
I understand that you are feeling overwhelmed with this lab and are looking for some guidance to help you get started. I'm here to assist you step by step.
To begin with, let's address step #3, which requires you to sketch two solutions to the design problem. Here's how you can approach it:
1. Grab a sheet of graph paper or plain paper and a pencil.
2. Think about the problem at hand: developing a device that can count five marbles at a time from a box containing a large number of marbles.
3. Consider different ways a machine could accomplish this task. For example, you could think about mechanisms like funnels, chutes, or mechanical arms.
4. Sketch your first solution, labeling it as Solution 1. Use simple shapes and arrows to illustrate your idea. Remember, this is just a rough sketch, so don't worry about making it perfect.
5. Think of another approach or variation for solving the problem and sketch it as Solution 2, again labeling it clearly.
6. Make sure your sketches clearly represent your ideas and include any important components or mechanisms involved in the device.
Now that you have completed step #3 and have your sketches, we can move on to steps #4, #5, and #6, which involve evaluating the efficiency, cost of manufacture, and cost of operation for each solution.
4. To determine which solution is more efficient in terms of saving time, consider factors such as speed, accuracy, and ease of use for each of your solutions. Think about which one would count the marbles more quickly and accurately, reducing the time required to package the game.
5. To determine which solution would be the least expensive to manufacture, consider the complexity of the design, the materials required, and the processes or machinery needed to build it. Think about which solution would require fewer resources and be more cost-effective to produce on a larger scale.
6. To determine which solution would cost the least to operate, consider factors such as power consumption, maintenance needs, and any ongoing expenses associated with each solution. Think about which solution would be more energy-efficient or have lower maintenance requirements, resulting in reduced operating costs.
By carefully considering these factors, you should be able to evaluate which solution is more time-efficient, less expensive to manufacture, and cheaper to operate between your two solutions.
I hope this helps you get started on your lab. If you have any further questions or need assistance with any other steps, please let me know!