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How Sensors Work

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Have you ever seen lights turn on automatically when you step into a room? Or have you ever wondered how a garage door knows to not close when someone is standing beneath it? What these and countless other electronic devices have in common is a sensor. But how do sensors work? What are they used for? Discover how robotic and electronic sensors can be programmed to work as our five senses do. Learn how sensors are used to save energy, keep us safe, and sometimes make life a little more convenient!

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Series: Connect with Electricity Publisher: Lerner Publishing Group

Kindle Book

  • Release date: August 1, 2016

OverDrive Read

  • ISBN: 9781512421446
  • Release date: August 1, 2016

PDF ebook

  • ISBN: 9781512410105
  • File size: 10643 KB
  • Release date: August 1, 2016

Formats

Kindle Book
OverDrive Read
PDF ebook
Kindle restrictions

Languages

English

Levels

ATOS Level:6.2
Lexile® Measure:900
Interest Level:4-8(MG)
Text Difficulty:4-5

Have you ever seen lights turn on automatically when you step into a room? Or have you ever wondered how a garage door knows to not close when someone is standing beneath it? What these and countless other electronic devices have in common is a sensor. But how do sensors work? What are they used for? Discover how robotic and electronic sensors can be programmed to work as our five senses do. Learn how sensors are used to save energy, keep us safe, and sometimes make life a little more convenient!

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