Title: Research examples of time constants in mechanical, fluid, electrical, and thermal energy systems.
Course: Principles of Technology II (03153-II) > Section: UNIT 14: TIME CONSTANTS

Examples may include, but are not limited to

- mechanical—electric fan, shock absorbers
- fluid—flow rate from a tank, skydiver
- electrical—circuits with changing voltages, electronic timing devices
- thermal—insulators and refrigerators, thermocouples.

Process/Skill Questions:

- Why are time constants important in thermal systems?
- What are transients in electrical systems?
- How are time constants used in fluid systems?