Which is better mechanical or electrical engineering?

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5 years ago
Both are better according to respective subjects of study. It is all up to the interest of the person, if person is interested in study of Electrical machines, wiring, Study of current, voltage, power. Distribution & generation of power. Electrical is good option for them. As Electrical is a diverse

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3 years ago
I would say look for which course suits you best. Look for option which aligns with your area of interest. Electrical engineering deals with the design of different types of electrical systems. It's considered the largest branch of the engineering fields. Electrical engineers examine issues related

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Manish Sharma
7 years ago
Both are core branches. Both branches are equally good and both are best at their own places.

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7 years ago
Electrical engineering is better than mechanical engineering because it has high scope now when compared to mechanical engineering.

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Deepak Prajapati
7 years ago
Sorry, but all forms of engineering require a solid grounding in maths. However, it's not like you'll be immersed in mathematics for all time, like a theoretical mathematician. It's necessary to have the groundwork because so much of engineering is built on top of it. In everyday work you may find t

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OMKAR PHALE
8 years ago
Hello Venkata, Electrical engineering is the design and study of electronics, power, and electrical systems while mechanical engineering is the design and study of power, energy, weapons systems, aircraft and transportation products, and other equipment. Electrical engineering is one of the main bra

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dattaprasad pokale
2016-05-12 11:56:31
both are core branches. and both are best at their own place. go for anyone of them according to your liking

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