Quiz: The History of Mechanical Engineering
Quiz: The History of Mechanical Engineering
The history of mechanical engineering goes back many millenia. See what you know about its development.
Mechanical engineering is one of the most broad and diverse of engineering disciplines. It combines principles of engineering, physics and mathematics with materials science to design, develop, test and analyze machinery and myriad objects. Using principles of motion, energy and force, mechanical engineers are key to ensuring safe and reliable design and operation. The field came into its own during the Industrial Revolution, but its roots go back to antiquity. See what you know about the history of mechanical engineering.
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