Practice Shape Memory Alloy (sma) Actuation (6.3.5) - Sensing and Actuation Mechanisms in MEMS

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Question 1.
What happens to Shape Memory Alloys when heated?
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Think about their unique memory properties.
Question 2.
Name one application of Shape Memory Alloys.
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Consider medical devices that require shape changes.
3Question 3.
What is the primary function of Shape Memory Alloys?
- A) To conduct electricity
- B) To remember shapes
- C) To insulate materials
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Consider what the 'memory' in their name implies.
4Question 4.
True or False: SMAs respond instantly to thermal activation.
- True
- False
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Think about the challenges we discussed regarding speed.
Question 5.
Create a detailed design proposal for a medical device that incorporates SMAs, addressing their advantages and limitations in your proposal.
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Focus on practical applications and how to mitigate challenges.
Question 6.
Analyze how the properties of SMAs can be leveraged in robotics, providing specific examples of devices or systems.
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Think about how SMAs could enhance flexibility and reduce rigidity.

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