Introduction: Sensing & Actuation PT EL
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What is a transducer in the context of sensors and actuators?

  • A device that amplifies physical signals
  • A device that converts electrical signals into physical signals
  • A device that stores and processes data
  • A device that converts a signal from one physical form to another (correct)

What is the primary function of a sensor?

  • To process and store data
  • To convert a signal from one physical form to another
  • To convert electrical signals into physical signals
  • To sense or feel physical changes in a system (correct)

Which of the following is not a characteristic of a sensor?

  • Amplification (correct)
  • Accuracy
  • Range
  • Reproducibility

Which of the following is not a type of sensor?

<p>Data processing sensor (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of a sensor?

<p>A device that senses or feels physical changes in a system (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which sensor characteristic represents the correctness of the output compared to a superior system?

<p>Accuracy (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of a sensor?

<p>To convert one form of energy into another (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of sensors?

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

Which of the following is a type of sensor?

<p>Electric bell (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a transducer?

<p>A device that converts one form of energy into another (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a type of sensor?

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

What is the definition of a sensor?

<p>A device that converts one form of energy into another (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does sensitivity in a sensor indicate?

<p>The ratio of incremental change in the response of the system with respect to incremental change in input parameter (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is linearity in a sensor?

<p>The deviation of sensor value curve from a particular straight line (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is drift in a sensor?

<p>The deviation between measurements in a sequence under same conditions (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a passive sensor?

<p>A sensor that cannot independently sense the input (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an active sensor?

<p>A sensor that can independently sense the input (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a scalar sensor?

<p>A sensor that detects the input parameter based on its magnitude (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a vector sensor?

<p>A sensor that detects the input parameter based on its magnitude and direction (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an electric linear actuator?

<p>A device that converts electrical energy into linear displacement (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an electric rotary actuator?

<p>A device that converts electrical energy into rotational motion (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an actuator?

<p>A device that converts electrical energy into mechanical energy (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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