Practice Common Actuator Types (2.1) - Sensors and Actuators - Internet Of Things Basic
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Common Actuator Types

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is an actuator?

💡 Hint: Think about what makes a robot move.

Question 2 Easy

Name a type of actuator that controls fluid flow.

💡 Hint: Think about watering systems.

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Question 1

Which actuator provides precise angular movement?

DC Motor
Servo Motor
Buzzer

💡 Hint: Think about devices that need to move at specific angles.

Question 2

True or False: A relay is used for switching high-power devices.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about how you control lights in your house.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

Design a small smart garden system using at least three different types of actuators. Describe how each actuator will be implemented.

💡 Hint: Think about what your plants need and how technology could help.

Challenge 2 Hard

Calculate how many servo motors you would need if you wanted to make a robotic arm with three degrees of freedom. Explain why each joint needs a servo.

💡 Hint: Consider how joints work in real-life arms and how motors can replicate that movement.

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