Alternate Definitions for sensor

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Term: sensor
Definition: A device whose purpose is to detect events or changes in its environment, and then provide a corresponding output. Converts a physical phenomenon into a detectable, recordable signal
Examples: Use with attributes such as: accelerometer, linear potentiometer, load cell, etc.
Created 2016.03.30
Last Modified 2023.03.27
Contributed by Maria Esteva
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Term: sensor
Definition:

a device that converts a physical phenomenon into a detectable, recordable signal


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Examples: An accelerometer is a sensor that measures acceleration.
Created 2016.05.09
Last Modified 2023.03.27
Contributed by Fred Haan
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