How Things Work: Sensors

Author: Ade Deane-Pratt
Publisher: Wayland (Publishers) Ltd
Category: Children's, Science & Technology
Age Group: 9+
Book Format: Paperback

 

Find out about the design and technology of some of the most widely used sensors, such as remote controls, cameras and alarms. Get an in-depth understanding of the basic principles behind each sensor with detailed diagrams and simple experiments. And learn how to make four different types of sensors, including a thermometer, a barometer and a pinhole camera. This series of books takes you inside the instruments, gadgets and machines that we use in our everyday lives. Learn about how they work and how to make some of them yourself!

 

Table Of Contents

1: What are sensors?

2: Light sensors

3: Sensing invisible light

4: Sensors in space

5: Seeing with sound

6: Vibrating solids

7: Temperature sensors

8: Pressure sensors

9: Magnetic sensors

10: Make an artificial ear

11: Make a pinhole camera

12: Make a barometer

13: Make a thermometer

14: Glossary

15: Topic web

16: Index

About Ade Deane-pratt

In her role as Research Development Manager for the research charity Deafness Research UK, Ade writes about research projects and new developments in science for a wide range of non-scientists, both adults and children. Among other publications, she is responsible for the scientific content on the charity`s website, which they are expanding to include interactive sections for children.

 

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SKU BK-9780750294331
Barcode # 9780750294331
Brand Wayland (Publishers) Ltd
Artist / Author Ade Deane-Pratt
Shipping Weight 0.2000kg
Shipping Width 0.140m
Shipping Length 0.190m
Assembled Length 18.900m
Assembled Height 0.400m
Assembled Width 13.700m
Type Paperback

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