Deflection Sensors and LVDT

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What is the primary function of a comparator in a control system?

  • To generate an action signal to the actuator
  • To convert the signal from the sensor to a digital format
  • To compare the desired value with the actual measured value (correct)
  • To amplify the signal from the sensor

What type of sensor is used to measure temperature?

  • Accelerometer
  • Piston
  • Thermocouple (correct)
  • Microprocessor

What is the role of the signal conditioning element in a feedback system?

  • To amplify the signal from the sensor
  • To convert the signal from the sensor to a digital format
  • To convert the output of the sensing element into a form suitable for further processing (correct)
  • To generate an error signal

What is the term for the process to be controlled in a control system?

<p>Plant (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of sensor is used to measure force?

<p>Accelerometer (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the actuator in a control system?

<p>To convert the signal from the controller into an action (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the measurement system that reads the value of the actual output and converts it to a form that can be compared with the reference input?

<p>Feedback element (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the controller in a control system?

<p>To use the error signal to determine what action to be taken (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the desired value of the system in a control system?

<p>Set point (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the operational amplifier in a control system?

<p>To amplify the signal from the sensor (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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