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What is a position sensor used for?

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Anonymous

12y ago
Updated: 8/20/2019

A position sensor is used to tell the position, such as a position sensor used in some cars to aid parking. Similarly, a position sensor may be used in ultrasounds, to identify the position of body parts.

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