6.7 - Humidity Sensors
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Practice Questions
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What principle do capacitive humidity sensors use?
💡 Hint: Think about how materials interact with electrical energy.
What do resistive humidity sensors measure?
💡 Hint: Consider how certain materials react to moisture.
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What kind of change do capacitive humidity sensors detect?
💡 Hint: Remember what the acronym 'CAP' stands for.
True or False: Resistive humidity sensors detect humidity through changes in capacitance.
💡 Hint: Think about the names of the sensors.
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Design a maintenance plan for a building that incorporates both capacitive and resistive humidity sensors. Detail how each sensor aids in monitoring.
💡 Hint: Consider why both readings matter for overall climate management.
Analyze the pros and cons of capacitive versus resistive humidity sensors in civil engineering applications.
💡 Hint: Think of situations where speed and sensitivity are critical.
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