Reference no: EM13783174
Part 1- EXERCISES AND ACTIVITIES
Disassemble one of the devices listed below, and put it back together. Sketch a diagram of all the parts and illustrate how they fit together to make the device operate.
List at least three ways you think the design could be improved. Choose one of the following devices: a) flashlight, b) lawn sprinkler, c) sink faucet, d) stapler, e) toaster, f) computer mouse.
Part 2- Prepare a list of questions that should be resolved in identifying each of the following problems:
a) Develop an improved manual gearshift for a mountain bike.
b) Develop a better braking system for in-line skates.
c) Develop a recliner chair that incorporates six built-in surround sound speakers in the unit.
d) Develop a hands-free flashlight.
e) Develop a theft-proof bicycle lock.
f) Develop a baseball cap with wireless stereo headphones.
g) Develop a secure storage area on a bike for a helmet.
h) Develop a new idea to reduce overcrowded parking on campus.
i) Develop a hands-free cellphone that can be used when doing activities.
j) Develop a shockproof cellphone carrying case.
Part 3- Get together with three other classmates and brainstorm at least 30 ways to use one of the following objects:
a) Two-foot length of string
b) Ping-pong ball
c) Three plastic pop bottles
d) Page of notebook paper and a 2-inch piece of tape
e) Old telephone directory
f) Trash bag
g) Deck of playing cards
h) Yo-yo
i) Frisbee.
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