What is Mechanical engineering?
{{main|Engineering}} '''Mechanical engineering''' is a branch of [[engineering]] that applies the principles of [[Mechanics]] and Materials science for [[analysis]], [[design]], [[manufacturing]], and maintenance of [[machine|mechanical]] systems. It involves the production and usage of [[heat]] and mechanical power for the design, production, and operation of [[machine]]s and [[tool]]s.<ref>[http://ocw.mit.edu/courses/mechanical-engineering Course of Mechanical Engineering Online.]</ref> They can range from building a [[rocket]] ship down to things as small as an [[integrated circuit]]. It is one of the oldest and broadest engineering disciplines. ==Notes== {{reflist}} {{authority control}} [[Category:Mechanical engineering]]