1. Activity 40 Sensors
Listening and comprehension
Watch the following video of sensor types and usage and answer the following questions
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f15uUSdVkKQ
• What does the sensors do? Why are they important?
Select one of the sensor types and explain it to the class
Discuss
Think of monitoring and control systems that are widely used around the home. Discuss
how the following parameters are measured and/or controlled in domestic appliances
Parameters:temperature pressure time actions/movement
Appliances: boilers heating systems refrigerators washing machines
Take note of your conclusions
Vocabulary
Match the following 2 columns
Define the following words and use them to write a paragraph that would define a system for
example: We will install two pressure sensors to enable any pressure differential to be shown.
Use as many words as you can.
input
output
optimum
differential
consumption
cumulative
rate
cycle
frequency
timescale
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