Key Points about Solenoids, Accelerometers, and Gyroscopes

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A temperature sensor measures the temperature of an object either by coming into contact with the object or by remotely detecting energy emitted by the ______.

object

The light sensor is a passive device that converts the light energy into an ______ signal output.

electrical

A thermocouple is a sensor that measures ______.

temperature

A thermocouple consists of two different types of metals, joined together at one ______.

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One of the sections of a thermocouple, known as the Cold junction, has a specific ______.

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A thermistor is a type of resistor whose resistance is dependent on ______.

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Capacitive proximity sensor produces an ______ field

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When an object approaches the sensing area, the capacitance of both plates ______

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The resulted amplitude gain triggers sensor output ______

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Capacitive proximity sensors only oscillate when the target object is ______

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A light sensor converts light energy (photons) detected to electrical ______

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A photoresistor or LDR is a type of resistor that is sensitive to ______

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An accelerometer measures ______.

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Accelerometers are commonly used in various electronic devices to detect changes in ______ and orientation.

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A gyroscope is a device that measures or maintains ______ and angular velocity.

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The primary function of a gyroscope is to provide information about the rate of rotation around a particular ______.

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Gyroscopes operate based on the principle of angular momentum ______.

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A sensor is a device that receives and responds to a signal or ______.

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Universal motor produces unidirectional torque because armature winding and field winding are connected in _______

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Linear motors produce a ________ force along its length

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Cylindrical linear motors were some of the first commercially available linear motors, with the only point of support at the ends of a ________ rod

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U-channel linear motors have two parallel magnet tracks facing each other, creating a ________ shape

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Flat linear motors feature a flat track below a ________

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Linear motors are not necessarily ________

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The cost of sensor systems is presently higher than that of conventional systems, but when the cost of maintenance, ease of programming, ease of adding new sensors is taken into account, the long-term cost of sensor systems is less.

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Disadvantages of smart sensor: If upgrading to smart sensors, care has to be taken when mixing old devices with new sensors, since they may not be ________.

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If a bus wire fails, the total system is down, which is not the case with discrete wiring. However, with discrete wiring, if one sensor connection fails, it may be necessary to shut the system down. The problem of bus wire failure can be alleviated by the use of a redundant backup ________.

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An actuator is a device that produces a motion by converting energy and control signals going into the system. The motion it produces can be either rotary or ________.

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Linear actuators produce ________ motion. This means that linear actuators can move forward or backwards on a set linear plane.

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Rotary actuators produce ________ motion, meaning that the actuator revolves on a circular plane.

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A temperature sensor measures the temperature of an object either by coming into contact with the object or by remotely detecting energy emitted by the ______.

The light sensor is a passive device that converts the light energy into an ______ signal output.

A thermocouple is a sensor that measures ______.

A thermocouple consists of two different types of metals, joined together at one ______.

One of the sections of a thermocouple, known as the Cold junction, has a specific ______.

A thermistor is a type of resistor whose resistance is dependent on ______.

Capacitive proximity sensor produces an ______ field

When an object approaches the sensing area, the capacitance of both plates ______

The resulted amplitude gain triggers sensor output ______

Capacitive proximity sensors only oscillate when the target object is ______

A light sensor converts light energy (photons) detected to electrical ______

A photoresistor or LDR is a type of resistor that is sensitive to ______

An accelerometer measures ______.

Accelerometers are commonly used in various electronic devices to detect changes in ______ and orientation.

A gyroscope is a device that measures or maintains ______ and angular velocity.

The primary function of a gyroscope is to provide information about the rate of rotation around a particular ______.

Gyroscopes operate based on the principle of angular momentum ______.

A sensor is a device that receives and responds to a signal or ______.

Universal motor produces unidirectional torque because armature winding and field winding are connected in _______

Linear motors produce a ________ force along its length

Cylindrical linear motors were some of the first commercially available linear motors, with the only point of support at the ends of a ________ rod

U-channel linear motors have two parallel magnet tracks facing each other, creating a ________ shape

Flat linear motors feature a flat track below a ________

Linear motors are not necessarily ________

The cost of sensor systems is presently higher than that of conventional systems, but when the cost of maintenance, ease of programming, ease of adding new sensors is taken into account, the long-term cost of sensor systems is less.

Disadvantages of smart sensor: If upgrading to smart sensors, care has to be taken when mixing old devices with new sensors, since they may not be ________.

If a bus wire fails, the total system is down, which is not the case with discrete wiring. However, with discrete wiring, if one sensor connection fails, it may be necessary to shut the system down. The problem of bus wire failure can be alleviated by the use of a redundant backup ________.

An actuator is a device that produces a motion by converting energy and control signals going into the system. The motion it produces can be either rotary or ________.

Linear actuators produce ________ motion. This means that linear actuators can move forward or backwards on a set linear plane.

Rotary actuators produce ________ motion, meaning that the actuator revolves on a circular plane.

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Questions and Answers

A temperature sensor measures the temperature of an object either by coming into contact with the object or by remotely detecting energy emitted by the ______.

The light sensor is a passive device that converts the light energy into an ______ signal output.

A thermocouple is a sensor that measures ______.

A thermocouple consists of two different types of metals, joined together at one ______.

One of the sections of a thermocouple, known as the Cold junction, has a specific ______.

A thermistor is a type of resistor whose resistance is dependent on ______.

Capacitive proximity sensor produces an ______ field

When an object approaches the sensing area, the capacitance of both plates ______

The resulted amplitude gain triggers sensor output ______

Capacitive proximity sensors only oscillate when the target object is ______

A light sensor converts light energy (photons) detected to electrical ______

A photoresistor or LDR is a type of resistor that is sensitive to ______

An accelerometer measures ______.

Accelerometers are commonly used in various electronic devices to detect changes in ______ and orientation.

A gyroscope is a device that measures or maintains ______ and angular velocity.

The primary function of a gyroscope is to provide information about the rate of rotation around a particular ______.

Gyroscopes operate based on the principle of angular momentum ______.

A sensor is a device that receives and responds to a signal or ______.

Universal motor produces unidirectional torque because armature winding and field winding are connected in _______

Linear motors produce a ________ force along its length

Cylindrical linear motors were some of the first commercially available linear motors, with the only point of support at the ends of a ________ rod

U-channel linear motors have two parallel magnet tracks facing each other, creating a ________ shape

Flat linear motors feature a flat track below a ________

Linear motors are not necessarily ________

The cost of ______ sensor systems is presently higher than that of conventional systems, but when the cost of maintenance, ease of programming, ease of adding new sensors is taken into account, the long-term cost of ______ sensor systems is less.

Disadvantages of smart sensor: If upgrading to smart sensors, care has to be taken when mixing old devices with new sensors, since they may not be ________.

If a bus wire fails, the total system is down, which is not the case with discrete wiring. However, with discrete wiring, if one sensor connection fails, it may be necessary to shut the system down. The problem of bus wire failure can be alleviated by the use of a redundant backup ________.

An actuator is a device that produces a motion by converting energy and control signals going into the system. The motion it produces can be either rotary or ________.

Linear actuators produce ________ motion. This means that linear actuators can move forward or backwards on a set linear plane.

Rotary actuators produce ________ motion, meaning that the actuator revolves on a circular plane.

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The cost of sensor systems is presently higher than that of conventional systems, but when the cost of maintenance, ease of programming, ease of adding new sensors is taken into account, the long-term cost of sensor systems is less.