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What is the most important characteristic of a temperature sensor that is used to measure the temperature of a critical industrial process?
What is the most important characteristic of a temperature sensor that is used to measure the temperature of a critical industrial process?
- Resolution
- Repeatability
- Accuracy (correct)
- Precision
Which of the following analog sensors is NOT commonly used to measure temperature?
Which of the following analog sensors is NOT commonly used to measure temperature?
- Thermistor
- RTD
- Thermocouple
- Hall Effect Sensor (correct)
What is the primary advantage of using a platinum RTD (Resistance Temperature Device) over other temperature sensor types?
What is the primary advantage of using a platinum RTD (Resistance Temperature Device) over other temperature sensor types?
- High sensitivity to temperature changes
- Wide operating temperature range
- Linearity of output (correct)
- Low cost
Which of the following temperature sensors has the highest maximum operating temperature?
Which of the following temperature sensors has the highest maximum operating temperature?
What is the primary disadvantage of using a thermistor as a temperature sensor?
What is the primary disadvantage of using a thermistor as a temperature sensor?
Which temperature sensor type is most commonly used for general-purpose temperature measurement applications?
Which temperature sensor type is most commonly used for general-purpose temperature measurement applications?
What is the primary advantage of using a semiconductor temperature sensor over other types?
What is the primary advantage of using a semiconductor temperature sensor over other types?
Which temperature sensor type is most suitable for applications that require very high precision and interchangeability?
Which temperature sensor type is most suitable for applications that require very high precision and interchangeability?
What is the primary reason for the non-linear output of semiconductor temperature sensors?
What is the primary reason for the non-linear output of semiconductor temperature sensors?
What is a key advantage of a thermistor?
What is a key advantage of a thermistor?
Which of the following statements about strain gauges is correct?
Which of the following statements about strain gauges is correct?
What is the principle of operation for a Linear Variable Displacement Transformer (LVDT)?
What is the principle of operation for a Linear Variable Displacement Transformer (LVDT)?
How do resolvers work for rotary position sensing?
How do resolvers work for rotary position sensing?
Which of the following is NOT a consideration for sensor installation?
Which of the following is NOT a consideration for sensor installation?
What are the two common types of analog signals mentioned in the text?
What are the two common types of analog signals mentioned in the text?
What is the purpose of an analog input interface module?
What is the purpose of an analog input interface module?
Which of the following statements about analog signals is correct?
Which of the following statements about analog signals is correct?
What is the purpose of shielding sensor wiring?
What is the purpose of shielding sensor wiring?
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