Practice Chapter Summary (5) - Sensors and Actuators - Internet Of Things Basic
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Question 1 Easy

What is a sensor?

💡 Hint: Think about what sensors do in a smart device.

Question 2 Easy

Name one common type of actuator.

💡 Hint: Consider devices that move or change position.

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Question 1

What do sensors do?

Emit sound signals
Detect physical properties
Activate devices

💡 Hint: Think about what sensors measure.

Question 2

True or False: Actuators are passive components.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider the role of actuators in a system.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Design a simple IoT system that utilizes both a sensor and an actuator. Explain how you would interface them with a microcontroller.

💡 Hint: Think about how sensors provide input and actuators respond in an actionable manner.

Challenge 2 Hard

Explain the significance of choosing the right type of pins when interfacing sensors and actuators with a microcontroller.

💡 Hint: Reflect on how incorrect pin usage could impact system performance.

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