What are Transducers and How Do They Measure Different Physical Quantities?

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Start date Dec 10, 2007
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Transducers are devices that convert one form of energy into another, allowing for the measurement of different physical quantities. For example, strain gauges measure strain by detecting changes in electrical resistance. Thermistors are another type of transducer that measure temperature through resistance changes. These devices play a crucial role in various applications by providing accurate readings of physical phenomena. Understanding transducers is essential for effective measurement and monitoring in engineering and scientific fields.

Dec 10, 2007

bill nye scienceguy!

such as strain gauges/ thermistors etc., which give you a reading of one value (ie strain) after measuring something completely different but related (ie change in electrical resistance)

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Dec 10, 2007

FredGarvin

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Transducers.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transducer

Dec 10, 2007

bill nye scienceguy!

thanks very much! :)

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