Electronic Cells Flashcards
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What is the INPUT?
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This senses a change in the environment.
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What is an electronic system?
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A collection of different components which are connected together to carry out a certain job.
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What is the CONTROL?
A
This receives a signal from the input and acts on the information.
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What is the OUTPUT?
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The device which can send information back into the environment.
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Explain how your nightlight components work in the input control and output sequence
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The light sensor (input) monitors the light level in the room. It tells the transistor (control) if it is light or dark. If it is light, the transistor will switch the LED off and if it is dark it will switch the LED on.