physical instruments

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physical instruments

How sensors work

2017
Have you ever seen lights turn on automatically when you step into a restroom? Or have you ever wondered how a garage door knows not to 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, and learn how they are used to save energy, keep us safe, and sometimes make life a little more convenient!.

Tools for observing

1971
Describes the various tools used in observing and recording weight, temperature, time, shape, and size.

Clocks, scales & measurements

1993
Presents information and activities related to the measurement of time, weight, area, density, and other aspects of the world around us.
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