1.8 Perform a Web search to obtain information about the number of engineers employed by
specific area and their mean salaries in recent years.
1.9 If you are planning to study chemical engineering, investigate what is meant by each of the
following terms: polymers, plastics, thermoplastics, and thermosetting. Give at least ten
examples of plastic products that are consumed every day. Write a brief report explaining
your findings.
1.10 If you are planning to study electrical engineering, investigate how electricity is generated
and distributed. Write a brief report explaining your findings.
1.11 Electric motors are found in many appliances and devices around your home. Identify at
least ten products at home that use electric motors.