6.6 - Vibration and Acceleration Sensors
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Practice Questions
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What is the primary function of an accelerometer?
💡 Hint: Think about its role in detecting vibrations.
Name a common application of seismometers.
💡 Hint: Consider where earthquakes are monitored.
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What do accelerometers primarily measure?
💡 Hint: Focus on what motion they capture.
True or False: Seismometers are used only for earthquake detection.
💡 Hint: Consider other geological activities.
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You are tasked with designing a monitoring system for a bridge in a seismically active area. Describe the types of sensors you would select and their reasoning.
💡 Hint: Consider both the continuous aspect of monitoring and sudden events.
Analyze how the principles of operation (capacitive vs. piezoelectric) affect the choice of accelerometers in different scenarios.
💡 Hint: Think about the speed and type of movements you expect to measure.
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