Practice Common Types Of Sensors And Their Functions (1.3) - Fundamentals of Measurement, Sensing and Instrumentation
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Common Types of Sensors and Their Functions

Practice - Common Types of Sensors and Their Functions

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is the main purpose of a load cell?

💡 Hint: Think about measurements related to weight and force.

Question 2 Easy

Name one application of a strain gauge.

💡 Hint: Consider where materials may experience stress.

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Question 1

What does a strain gauge primarily measure?

Temperature
Strain
Humidity

💡 Hint: Think about how physical changes in materials are detected.

Question 2

True or False: Load cells are used exclusively in weight measurement.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider other functions of load cells in engineering.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

Design a monitoring system for an old bridge that integrates strain gauges and accelerometers. What factors would you consider to ensure effective monitoring?

💡 Hint: Think about what monitoring parameters are most critical for bridge safety.

Challenge 2 Hard

Evaluate the implications of poor accuracy in a humidity control system in a museum. How could this affect the preservation of artifacts?

💡 Hint: Consider the types of materials typically found in historic artifacts.

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