5 Questions
What is a sensor?
A device that responds to input from the physical environment
What is the output of a sensor generally?
A signal converted to human-readable display
What does accuracy refer to in a sensor?
The average error between the actual value and the measured value
Which type of sensor detects the gasoline/oxygen ratio in a car's emission control system?
Oxygen sensor
What do motion sensors typically detect?
When the flow of energy is interrupted by something entering its path
Study Notes
What is a sensor? What is the output of a sensor generally? What does accuracy refer to in a sensor? Which type of sensor detects the gasoline/oxygen ratio in a car's emission control system? What do motion sensors typically detect?
Learn about sensors and their role in detecting and responding to various environmental inputs such as light, heat, motion, moisture, and pressure. Understand concepts like resolution, accuracy, and repeatability in sensor technology.
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