1 definition by Clearly written by an engineer
Borderline insane pursuit of a conceptual understanding of the physical principles underlying everyday machines that can be operated without this understanding.
Mechanic: Have you ever changed your own oil?
Engineering Major: No, but do you know chemically how the gas you put into your engine produces the heat necessary to power the engine, as well as how this heat is converted to usable mechanical work?
Mechanic: ... That will be $43.50.
Engineering Major: No, but do you know chemically how the gas you put into your engine produces the heat necessary to power the engine, as well as how this heat is converted to usable mechanical work?
Mechanic: ... That will be $43.50.
by Clearly written by an engineer January 25, 2012