Practice Summary Of Key Terms (8) - Sensors and Transduction Principles
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Summary of Key Terms

Practice - Summary of Key Terms

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is a transducer?

💡 Hint: Think about devices that convert sound, light, or heat.

Question 2 Easy

Can you give an example of a sensor?

💡 Hint: Consider devices you use daily.

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Question 1

What does a sensor do?

Measures physical properties
Executes actions
Converts energy

💡 Hint: Think about what you observe in a thermometer.

Question 2

True or False: All sensors are transducers.

True
False

💡 Hint: Remember the definitions we discussed earlier.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

Design a system that uses a temperature sensor to control a fan. Describe the interactions between the sensor, transducer, and actuator.

💡 Hint: Consider how each component plays a role in the overall function.

Challenge 2 Hard

Create a scenario where a sensor fails. Explain what happens to the actuator’s performance and how the system might compensate.

💡 Hint: Think about the reliance of actuators on accurate sensor data.

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