Quiz on Electronic Components in Robotics

What is the primary function of resistors in robotics?

• To control the flow of electricity

• To amplify signals

• To store electrical energy

• To convert digital signals to analog

How do capacitors function in a robotic system?

• They convert analog signals to digital

• They control current flow

• They store electrical energy

• They act as one-way valves

What role do inductors play in robotics?

• They amplify weak signals

• They oppose changes in current

• They convert digital signals to analog

• They store energy like batteries

What is a microcontroller?

• A type of resistor

• A tiny computer on a chip

• A device that stores energy

• A circuit that amplifies signals

What do diodes do in a robotic circuit?

• They store electrical energy

• They rectify AC into DC

• They convert light into electrical signals

• They allow current to flow in both directions

What is the function of transistors in robotics?

• To control the flow of current

• To filter signals

• To convert analog signals to digital

• To store energy

What do photodiodes do?

• They convert light into electrical signals

• They store electrical energy

• They amplify electrical signals

• They control motor speed

What is the purpose of light-dependent resistors (LDRs) in robotics?

• To filter electrical signals

• To store electrical energy

• To detect changes in light levels

• To measure temperature

What do thermistors measure?

• Light intensity

• Electrical current

• Temperature

• Voltage levels

What is an advantage of using optocouplers?

• They are cheaper than relays

• They provide electrical isolation

• They amplify signals

• They store energy