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What is the basic technical knowledge a mechanical engineer must know?
Can you explain more about materials science and how it relates to mechanical engineering?
Materials science is important for mechanical engineers because they need to understand the properties of different materials in order to select the appropriate ones for a given application. They also need to understand how materials behave under stress and different environmental conditions. Additional topics in materials science relevant to mechanical engineering include metallurgy, polymers, and ceramics.