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Explain the role of sensors, microprocessors, and actuators working together to form automated systems.

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Cambridge IGCSE Computer ScienceAutomated and emerging technologies

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Explain the role of sensors, microprocessors, and actuators working together to form automated systems

  • This point belongs to A utomated systems, especially A utomated systems outcomes.
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Automated Irrigation System

An automated irrigation system uses sensors to monitor soil moisture levels, a microprocessor to analyze the data, and actuators to control water flow.

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    State the role of sensors in this system.

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