answersLogoWhite

0

What is the purpose of a sensor?

Updated: 12/18/2022
User Avatar

Wiki User

10y ago

Best Answer

It measures something.

User Avatar

Wiki User

10y ago
This answer is:
User Avatar

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: What is the purpose of a sensor?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp
Related questions

Is BC557 a sensor?

No, it's a PNP general purpose transistor.


What is the purpose of the speed sensor?

It reads the speed of the output shaft.


What purpose does the sensor serve on digital cameras?

The digital camera's sensor is equivalent to the light-sensatve emulsion on film.


What is the purpose of the transmission range sensor?

The computer uses the range sensor to read what range it gear the driver has selected.


What is the purpose of a transmission range sensor?

The computer uses the range sensor to read what range it gear the driver has selected.


Where is the vehicle speed sensor on a 1993 Chevy beretta?

The VSS sensor is the vehicle speed sensor and it is located in the transmission. The purpose of it is to operate the speedometer and abs system.


What is the purpose of having sensor lighting?

The purpose of having sensor lighting is that the lighting may be activated or deactivated depending on the detection of motion. This is convenient for lighting path ways at night or for security concerns.


What is the purpose of the map sensor in cars?

the map's purpose in a speed density type air/fuel management system (no mass airflow sensor) is to read intake manifold vacuum/pressure and help adjust fuel amount accordingly, along with inputs from other devices such as the throttle position sensor, engine coolant temperature sensor, and intake air temperature sensor.


Purpose of oxygen sensor in gas analyzer?

Ask My Buddy, Jhonathan


What is the purpose of an output speed sensor?

It reads the speed of the output shaft.


What is the purpose of crankshaft position sensor?

spark to ign through the computer


What is purpose for oxygen sensor downstream on ram 4.7?

The downstream O2 sensors main purpose is to measure the effectiveness of the catalytic converter.