7.7 - Role of Actuators in Automation
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Practice Questions
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What do actuators convert?
💡 Hint: Think about what allows a robotic arm to move.
Name one application of actuators.
💡 Hint: Consider where you see machinery operate.
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What is the primary function of an actuator?
💡 Hint: Think about how movement is achieved in machines.
True or False: Actuators can operate independently without controllers.
💡 Hint: Remember the importance of feedback and control.
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Challenge Problems
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Design an automation system for a classroom that uses actuators for temperature control and lighting adjustments. Explain the components and how they would work together.
💡 Hint: Consider the role of each component in ensuring comfort and efficiency.
Evaluate the importance of feedback in actuator performance in a robotic system. Discuss how this improves precision in robotic tasks.
💡 Hint: Think about how feedback loops are integral to achieving desired outputs.
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