Sensors in Internet of Things (IoT)

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What is the primary function of a sensor?

To monitor and manage specific environments

To convert human-readable signals

To transmit electronic signals over a network

To respond to physical environmental input (correct)

In the Internet of Things (IoT), what role do sensors play?

Act as the eyes and ears for computing infrastructure (correct)

Control the environment more efficiently

Transmit electronic signals for reading

Convert signals to human-readable display

What does an LDR (Light Dependent Resistor) do when subjected to more light?

Remain unaffected

Decrease its resistance (correct)

Transmit electronic signals

Increase its resistance

Where are IoT sensors commonly used?

Homes and industrial settings Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of sensors in the Internet of Things (IoT)?

They bridge the gap between the physical world and logical world Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of a transducer?

It receives energy from one system and transmits it to another system Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of connecting an LDR in a voltage divider along with other resistors?

To check the voltage drop across the LDR and calibrate it to the amount of light falling on it Signup and view all the answers

What does an electrical transducer consist of?

Sensing or detecting element and transduction element Signup and view all the answers

What kind of energy may be transmitted by transducers?

Electrical, mechanical, or acoustical energy Signup and view all the answers

Which device is commonly known as the sensor in an electrical transducer?

Sensing or detecting element Signup and view all the answers

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Questions and Answers

What is the primary function of a sensor?

In the Internet of Things (IoT), what role do sensors play?

What does an LDR (Light Dependent Resistor) do when subjected to more light?

Where are IoT sensors commonly used?

What is the significance of sensors in the Internet of Things (IoT)?

What is the main function of a transducer?

What is the purpose of connecting an LDR in a voltage divider along with other resistors?

What does an electrical transducer consist of?

What kind of energy may be transmitted by transducers?

Which device is commonly known as the sensor in an electrical transducer?

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