Chapter 1, Problem 1.4QAP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The transducer in smoke detector should be determined.

Concept introduction:

Transducers play a vital role in analysis process. The real physical world data can be converted into a measurable form with the help of these devices. Basically, transducer is a device which convert any form of signal into electrical signals or vice versa. They can either be used at input or output of a system. There are many factors which are considered while selecting a type of transducer to be used for a task. They are sensitivity, range, accuracy, precision, linearity, size and cost.