Describe Why Asking What People Need Is or Is Not

question 51

Essay

Describe why asking what people need is or is not the best start to the design process.

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Definitions:

Planetary Ring Gear

A circular gear that surrounds and engages with other gears within a planetary gear system, used in various mechanical and automotive applications for reducing or increasing speed, changing torque, or reversing the direction of rotation.

Planetary Sun Gear

The central gear in a planetary gear system around which the planet gears revolve and are geared to.

Fluid Coupling

A hydrodynamic device used to transmit rotating mechanical power, relying on the transfer of energy through fluid motion.

Torque Converter

A type of fluid coupling used in automatic transmissions to allow the engine to spin somewhat independently of the transmission output, facilitating smooth vehicle acceleration.