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Sensors Flashcards

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What are the main 9 types of sensor?

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  • humidity (moisture)
  • light
  • infra-red
  • pressure
  • acoustic
  • gas
  • pH
  • magnetic field
  • temperature
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What is the definition of a sensor?

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  • A hardware device that can take measurements of physical properties, such as temperature or pressure, from real world surroundings.
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Data taken by sensors is usually in what form?

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Analogue

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What does analogue mean?

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That data has no discrete value and the data changes smoothly rather than in exact jumps

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What are actuators?

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  • They are motors that are commonly used in conjunction with sensors to control a mechanism
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What are some examples of actuators?

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  • opening a valve or door
  • starting a pump
  • turning a wheel
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GCSE Computer Science (36 decks)

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