Asked by Jacob Rucker on Apr 29, 2024
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A through-beam photoelectric sensor is used to detect the light beam reflected from a target.
Through-beam Photoelectric Sensor
A sensor that detects the presence of an object when the object interrupts a beam of light between transmitter and receiver components.
Light Beam
A narrow projection of photons, typically visible to the human eye, used in various applications from communication to measurement.
- Ascertain the utilization and mechanisms of operation for fiber optic and photoelectric sensors.
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Maria MaldonadoMay 05, 2024
Final Answer :
False
Explanation :
A through-beam photoelectric sensor emits a light beam and detects if the light beam is interrupted by a target. It does not rely on the target reflecting the light beam back to the sensor.
Learning Objectives
- Ascertain the utilization and mechanisms of operation for fiber optic and photoelectric sensors.