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Im unit 2.1
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Input: | Information or signals put into a computer system. |
| Sensor: | A mechanical device that transfers signals to a control instrument or output device |
| Compass | An instrument used for determining direction |
| Accelerometer | An instrument used to measure acceleration |
| Digital | Data represented as either yes/no or true/false. |
| Analog: | Data that ranges on a continuous scale |
| Actuator: | A type of motor or servo that is responsible for moving or controlling a mechanism or components. |
| Servo | An output device that controls precise position or speed. |
| Iteration: | Repeating a process to yield results successively closer to the goal |
| Bluetooth® Low Energy (BLE) antenna | An antenna used to create a personal area network that uses low energy to power Bluetooth wireless technology. |
| Value: | A numerical amount defined in an algebraic equation |
| Variable: | A placeholder in a device’s memory that stores a value a program is using. |
| String: | A sequence of characters (letters, numerals, symbols, and punctuation marks). |
| Boolean | A type of data in computing that a logical expression evaluates to. The only possible values for Boolean are True and False |
| Event handler | A block of code that is triggered when a certain event happens. |
| Data packet | A method of transferring data by breaking it into small chunks called packets. |
| Processor | A chip that processes information and data from input and delivers information or data as an output. |