7.14 - Emerging Technologies in Actuation
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Practice Questions
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What is a Shape Memory Alloy?
💡 Hint: Think about materials that change shape.
What do Electroactive Polymers do?
💡 Hint: Consider flexible materials that can move electronically.
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What do Shape Memory Alloys do when heated?
💡 Hint: Think about materials that can change back to their initial form.
Electroactive Polymers are used for which purpose?
💡 Hint: Consider the flexibility of materials in technology.
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Design a system using Piezoelectric Actuators for an ultra-precision robotic task. What materials and configurations would you consider?
💡 Hint: Think about layers and how feedback could improve precision.
Analyze the potential risks of using Shape Memory Alloys in critical applications. How could these risks be mitigated?
💡 Hint: Consider the conditions these materials need to operate safely.
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