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What is the primary function of a sensor?

  • To convert mechanical energy into electrical energy
  • To convert physical quantities into electrical signals (correct)
  • To generate data suitable for analysis
  • To improve the quality of a product

    • What is the purpose of measurement?

  • To improve the efficiency of production
  • To generate data suitable for analysis
  • To obtain information regarding physical values (correct)
  • To maintain the proper operation

    • What is a transducer?

  • A device that converts electrical energy into mechanical energy
  • A device that improves the quality of a product
  • A device that converts one form of energy into another (correct)
  • A device that generates data suitable for analysis

    • What is the purpose of instrumentation?

    <p>To put numerical values to physical quantities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of instrument is a temperature sensor?

    <p>Electronic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of a mechanical instrument?

    <p>Strain gauge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between a sensor and an actuator?

    <p>Sensor converts physical quantity into an electrical signal, while actuator converts electrical energy into mechanical energy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a reason why we need measurement?

    <p>To reduce the cost of production</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main advantage of using electronic transducers?

    <p>They have input or output that is electrical in nature</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of instrument is a capacitance sensor?

    <p>Electrical</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a physical quantity?

    <p>To measure the physical values of a variable</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of an indirect method of measurement?

    <p>Measuring the displacement of an object using a strain gauge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between a parameter and a physical quantity?

    <p>A parameter is a physical quantity within defined limits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main advantage of using instrumentation in measurement systems?

    <p>It generates data suitable for analysis in electrical format</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Measurement and Instrumentation

    • Measurement: a method to obtain information about physical values of variables.
    • Instrumentation: devices used in measurement systems.

    Physical Quantities and Parameters

    • Physical quantity: variables such as pressure, temperature, mass, and length.
    • Parameter: a physical quantity within defined numeric limits.

    Transducers, Sensors, and Actuators

    • Transducer: a device that converts one form of energy to another.
    • Electronic transducer: has input or output that is electrical in nature (voltage, current, or resistance).
    • Sensor: an electronic transducer that converts physical quantities into electrical signals.
    • Actuator: an electronic transducer that converts electrical energy into mechanical energy.

    Importance of Measurement

    • Improves the quality of the product.
    • Improves the efficiency of production.
    • Maintains proper operation.

    Importance of Instrumentation

    • Puts numerical values to physical quantities.
    • Generates data suitable for analysis, mostly in electrical format.

    Types of Measurement

    • Direct method.
    • Indirect method.

    Types of Instruments

    Mechanical Instruments

    • Force sensors.
    • Pressure sensors.
    • Strain gauges.
    • Displacement sensors.
    • Velocity sensors.

    Electrical Instruments

    • Current sensors.
    • Voltage sensors.
    • Resistance sensors.
    • Capacitance sensors.

    Electronic Instruments

    • Temperature sensors.
    • Pressure sensors.
    • Force sensors.
    • Accelerometers.

    Measurement and Instrumentation

    • Measurement: a method to obtain information about physical values of variables.
    • Instrumentation: devices used in measurement systems.

    Physical Quantities and Parameters

    • Physical quantity: variables such as pressure, temperature, mass, and length.
    • Parameter: a physical quantity within defined numeric limits.

    Transducers, Sensors, and Actuators

    • Transducer: a device that converts one form of energy to another.
    • Electronic transducer: has input or output that is electrical in nature (voltage, current, or resistance).
    • Sensor: an electronic transducer that converts physical quantities into electrical signals.
    • Actuator: an electronic transducer that converts electrical energy into mechanical energy.

    Importance of Measurement

    • Improves the quality of the product.
    • Improves the efficiency of production.
    • Maintains proper operation.

    Importance of Instrumentation

    • Puts numerical values to physical quantities.
    • Generates data suitable for analysis, mostly in electrical format.

    Types of Measurement

    • Direct method.
    • Indirect method.

    Types of Instruments

    Mechanical Instruments

    • Force sensors.
    • Pressure sensors.
    • Strain gauges.
    • Displacement sensors.
    • Velocity sensors.

    Electrical Instruments

    • Current sensors.
    • Voltage sensors.
    • Resistance sensors.
    • Capacitance sensors.

    Electronic Instruments

    • Temperature sensors.
    • Pressure sensors.
    • Force sensors.
    • Accelerometers.

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