7.14.3 - Piezoelectric Actuators
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Practice Questions
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What does piezoelectricity refer to?
💡 Hint: Think about how materials respond to an electrical charge.
Name one common material used in piezoelectric actuators.
💡 Hint: It has specific properties that make it effective.
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What property allows piezoelectric actuators to generate movement?
💡 Hint: Think about how certain materials respond to electricity.
True or False: Piezoelectric actuators can provide large movements.
💡 Hint: Consider the size of the adjustments they can make.
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Design a micro-positioning system using piezoelectric actuators for a laser alignment task. Consider the specifications for precision.
💡 Hint: Think about how many degrees of freedom you will need.
Evaluate the trade-offs between piezoelectric actuators and traditional electric motors for a robotics application requiring speed and precision.
💡 Hint: Consider the application context and what is more critical—small movements or stronger force.
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