Sensors and Actuators (Junior Cert Applied Technology): Quizzes
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What is the primary function of a sensor in a control system?
What is the primary function of a sensor in a control system?
Detects changes and sends info to system
What does an actuator do in a control system?
What does an actuator do in a control system?
Turns input signals into actions
Which type of sensor uses infrared light to detect objects and motion?
Which type of sensor uses infrared light to detect objects and motion?
Infrared sensors
What system do temperature sensors help to manage?
What system do temperature sensors help to manage?
HVAC systems
Where are capacitance sensors commonly used?
Where are capacitance sensors commonly used?
In smartphones for touch controls
What is a key characteristic of electric actuators?
What is a key characteristic of electric actuators?
Provide precise actions for careful tasks
What do hydraulic actuators use to perform work?
What do hydraulic actuators use to perform work?
Liquid power
What are pneumatic actuators particularly useful for?
What are pneumatic actuators particularly useful for?
Fast actions in machines
What should operators avoid when selecting actuators?
What should operators avoid when selecting actuators?
Underpowering or over-engineering
How does feedback from sensors help control systems?
How does feedback from sensors help control systems?
It helps keep systems accurate
What components does a desk fan use to operate automatically?
What components does a desk fan use to operate automatically?
Temperature sensor & actuators