7.4.2 - Pneumatic Actuators
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Practice Questions
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What is a pneumatic actuator?
💡 Hint: Think about how air can be used to move something.
Name one advantage of pneumatic actuators.
💡 Hint: Consider the budget for manufacturing equipment.
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What is the primary function of pneumatic actuators?
💡 Hint: Think about what air can do.
True or False: Pneumatic actuators have higher force output than hydraulic actuators.
💡 Hint: Consider the differences in energy sources.
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Calculate the maximum load that a pneumatic actuator with a diameter of 5 cm can lift if the compressed air pressure is 600 kPa.
💡 Hint: Use the formula for the area of a circle.
Evaluate the use of pneumatic actuators versus hydraulic actuators in a high-speed production line. Discuss advantages and disadvantages.
💡 Hint: Consider speed vs. strength in production scenarios.
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