Hardware
What is a GPU do?
Designed to handle and accelerate graphics-related tasks like rendering images, videos, and animations
What are the units of measurement for voltage, current, and resistance and what is their symbol?
volt (V), amp (A),ohm (Ω)
What sensor detects light
Photo resistor
What does a Hard Drive do?
stores data for long term
How does electricity flow?
Electrons bumping against each other
What is a servo
A rotary or linear actuator that allows for precise control of angular or linear position, velocity, and acceleration in a mechanical system using a closed-loop feedback system.
What stores memory for short time?
RAM
Define Polarity
the direction of current flow or the orientation of voltage between two points
accelerometer, compass, temperature sensor, light sensor, and touch sensor
What is the brain of a computer system?
CPU
Define what ground is
A reference point in an electrical circuit, often a direct connection to the earth, which is defined as zero volts, and serves as a return path for current.
What does RGB LED stand for?
Red, Green, and Blue and light emitting diode
What is another name for CPU?
A processor
What is the difference between anode and cathode.
the anode is where oxidation (loss of electrons) occurs, while the cathode is where reduction (gain of electrons) occurs.
Define GPIO
General Purpose Input/Output