6.8 - Pressure Sensors
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Practice Questions
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What do piezoresistive pressure sensors measure?
💡 Hint: Think about the relationship between pressure and electrical resistance.
Explain a common application of capacitive pressure sensors.
💡 Hint: Consider what these sensors do with capacitance changes.
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What principle do piezoresistive pressure sensors operate on?
💡 Hint: Consider what happens to resistance in electric circuits under pressure.
Capacitive pressure sensors are primarily used for?
💡 Hint: Think about how these sensors function.
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Challenge Problems
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Consider a dam equipped with piezoresistive sensors. What would happen if these sensors fail to measure accurately during extreme weather conditions?
💡 Hint: Think about the relationship between pressure measurement and structural integrity.
In a soil analysis project, you use capacitive pressure sensors for pore pressure monitoring. Describe the steps you would take if your readings suddenly showed anomalously high pressure.
💡 Hint: Ensure that environmental factors are considered in your analysis.
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