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What is the primary goal of automation in machine design?
To increase efficiency, safety, and reliability
How do sensors contribute to automation?
By providing data for informed decision-making
What is a key advantage of automated machines over manual labor?
They can work 24/7 without fatigue
In what industries is precision particularly important according to the text?
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What is the main role of sensors in automation according to the text?
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What type of sensor can detect metal objects using a coil to generate an electromagnetic field?
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In machine design, what type of sensors should be used if the machine operates in a harsh environment?
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Which sensor technology is commonly used to determine the distance, absence, or presence of an object using light transmitters?
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What is the main function of limit switches in machine design?
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If a machine needs to perform precise measurements, what type of sensors should be accurate and reliable?
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What is the key difference between automation and mechanization according to the passage?
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What is the primary purpose of using sensors in automated machine design according to the passage?
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According to the passage, what is a key advantage of using automated machines over manual labor in machine design?
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Which industry is specifically mentioned in the passage as one where precision is particularly important in machine design?
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What is the main goal of automation in machine design according to the passage?
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How do inductive sensors detect metal objects?
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What is the primary function of rotary encoders in machine design?
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Why must sensors in machines operating in harsh environments be robust?
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What distinguishes limit switches from inductive and capacitive detectors?
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In what way do capacitive sensors differ from inductive sensors?
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What is the key difference between automation and mechanization according to the passage?
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Which industry is specifically mentioned in the passage as one where precision is particularly important in machine design?
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What is the primary function of sensors in automated machine design according to the passage?
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What is the primary goal of automation in machine design according to the passage?
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What is a key advantage of using automated machines over manual labor in machine design?
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Which type of sensor detects the change in capacitance between a sensor and an electrode to detect non-metal objects?
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What is the primary function of a rotary encoder in machine design?
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In machine design, what type of sensors can determine the presence, passing, positioning, and end of travel of an object?
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What distinguishes inductive sensors from capacitive sensors in detecting objects?
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Which sensor type is often used in industrial manufacturing to determine the distance, absence, or presence of an object?
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