Actuators Overview Lecture 7

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What is the function of an actuator in a machine?

To convert mechanical energy into electrical energy

To open a valve (correct)

To control a hydraulic power system

To generate electrical energy

Which type of actuator uses compressed air to move a load along a linear path?

Electric actuator

Magnetic actuator

Hydraulic actuator

Pneumatic actuator (correct)

What type of energy does an electric actuator use to actuate a mechanical system?

Compressed air energy

Hydraulic energy

Electrical energy (correct)

Mechanical energy

Which type of DC motor uses permanent magnets to create field flux?

Permanent Magnet DC Motor Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the advantages of a Permanent Magnet DC Motor?

Works at a constant speed Signup and view all the answers

What type of energy does a hydraulic actuator use to facilitate mechanical operation?

Hydraulic power Signup and view all the answers

Which type of actuator uses compressed air acting on a piston inside a cylinder to move a load along a linear path?

Pneumatic actuator Signup and view all the answers

What is the main advantage of a series DC motor?

Large amount of starting torque Signup and view all the answers

Which type of DC motor generates a large amount of starting torque but cannot regulate speed?

Series DC Motor Signup and view all the answers

What type of actuator uses electrical energy to actuate a mechanical system using magnetic field?

Electric actuator Signup and view all the answers

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What is the function of an actuator in a machine?

Which type of actuator uses compressed air to move a load along a linear path?

What type of energy does an electric actuator use to actuate a mechanical system?

Which type of DC motor uses permanent magnets to create field flux?

What is one of the advantages of a Permanent Magnet DC Motor?

What type of energy does a hydraulic actuator use to facilitate mechanical operation?

Which type of actuator uses compressed air acting on a piston inside a cylinder to move a load along a linear path?

What is the main advantage of a series DC motor?

Which type of DC motor generates a large amount of starting torque but cannot regulate speed?

What type of actuator uses electrical energy to actuate a mechanical system using magnetic field?

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