Question

1. what is hardware?
2. hammers, picks and ____________ revolutionized how we construct things and build our world.
3. how did early man take control of his environment?
4. what did archimedes invent in 3rd century bc?
5. describe a roman wrench.
6. why do we need standardized bolts?
7. what is the king of all wrenches?
8. what is a twin cutter for?
9. how do you measure rope endurance?
10. which was invented first, rope or the wheel?
11. who developed the first sandpaper
12. name two minerals used for sandpaper

Explanation:

1. Hardware typically refers to physical components of a system, like tools or computer - related physical parts.
2. Hammers, picks and other tools revolutionized construction.
3. Early man took control of his environment through tool - making, fire - use, etc.
4. Archimedes made many inventions in the 3rd century BC such as the Archimedes' screw.
5. A Roman wrench was a type of ancient tool for gripping and turning.
6. Standardized bolts are needed for interchangeability, ease of repair and assembly.
7. The adjustable wrench is sometimes called the king of all wrenches.
8. A twin - cutter is used for cutting, likely in specific industrial or construction contexts.
9. Rope endurance can be measured by subjecting it to stress tests like tension and abrasion tests.
10. Rope was likely invented before the wheel as it is a more basic and ancient tool.
11. Sandpaper was first developed in ancient China.
12. Minerals like garnet and aluminum oxide are used for sandpaper.

Answer:

1. Physical components of a system (e.g., tools or computer parts).
2. Tools.
3. Through tool - making, fire - use, etc.
4. Archimedes' screw among others.
5. An ancient gripping and turning tool.
6. For interchangeability, ease of repair and assembly.
7. Adjustable wrench.
8. For cutting in specific contexts.
9. By stress tests like tension and abrasion tests.
10. Rope.
11. Invented in ancient China.
12. Garnet, aluminum oxide.