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Types of Sensors

2 - Types of Sensors

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What type of sensor detects distance using sound?

💡 Hint: Think about the type of waves used in this sensor.

Question 2 Easy

What sensor type detects physical contact?

💡 Hint: Consider which sensor is used in bumpers.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What does an ultrasonic sensor use to measure distances?

Light
Sound
Pressure

💡 Hint: Think about how animals like bats navigate.

Question 2

True or False: Infrared sensors measure heat levels.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider the differences between infrared and temperature sensors.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

Design a system that utilizes an IR sensor and an ultrasonic sensor to navigate a maze. Explain how you would integrate both sensor types to improve navigation.

💡 Hint: Consider how each sensor can provide information at different ranges.

Challenge 2 Hard

Explain how an autonomous vehicle employs multiple sensor types for its navigation system.

💡 Hint: Think about the different functions of each sensor type.

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