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A normal pc has no senses, but we can give it some. Ict igcse theory revision presentation 2015 2016 questions new syllabus a school library uses a computer system where there is a book file and a borrower file. Open access free for readers, with article processing charges apc paid by authors or their institutions. A heat sensitive sensor in the corner of a room may detect the presence. Cambridge igcse ict 2nd edition available for download and read online in other formats. Sep 01, 2014 sensors are used to measure physical quantities such as temperature, light, pressure, sound, and humidity. A sensor is a device that converts a realworld property e. In all of the above examples, there are a limited number of items seats on a plane, rooms in a hotel, etc.
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