Tomas was thinking like an engineer by choosing the simplest machine for fewer problems. By opting for a regular hand-held can opener rather than the potentially more complex electric can opener, he likely considered factors such as reliability, ease of use, and less potential for mechanical failure or maintenance issues.
Shopping a garage sale for kitchen equipment, Tomas found a fun-looking 1970s electric can opener. He
was tempted to purchase it but instead opted for a regular hand-held can opener for the same price.
How was Tomas thinking like an engineer?
answers:
He was choosing the simplest machine for fewer problems.
He was hoping to take the electric can opener apart.
He knew the electric can opener was too valuable for the price.
He was choosing the simplest machine for economies of scale.
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