Pneumatic actuators

What is a Single Acting Cylinder?

• A cylinder that uses air pressure to move in one direction only

• A cylinder that uses air pressure to move in both directions

• A cylinder that does not use air pressure

• A cylinder that uses hydraulic fluid to move in one direction only

What is a Double Acting Cylinder?

• A cylinder that uses air pressure to move in one direction only

• A cylinder that uses air pressure to move in both directions

• A cylinder that does not use air pressure

• A cylinder that uses hydraulic fluid to move in one direction only

What is an Air Motor?

• A device that converts hydraulic energy into mechanical energy

• A device that converts electrical energy into mechanical energy

• A device that converts air pressure into rotational mechanical energy

• A device that converts air pressure into linear mechanical energy

Which of the following is a type of pneumatic actuator?

• Hydraulic pump

• Single acting cylinder

• Electric motor

• Solar panel

What is an actuator?

• A device that stores energy

• A device that makes something move or operate

• A device that measures temperature

• A device that generates electricity

In a pneumatic system, what are the power output devices called?

• Generators

• Compressors

• Actuators

• Transformers

What does a pneumatic actuator do?

• Transforms electrical energy into light

• Transforms compressed air into motion

• Transforms heat energy into sound

• Transforms chemical energy into electricity

What type of movement do air motors produce?

• Linear movement

• Circular movement

• Rotary movement

• Oscillating movement

What is a pneumatic cylinder also known as?

• Hydraulic cylinder

• Air cylinder

• Electric cylinder

• Gas cylinder

What does a pneumatic cylinder use to create linear motion?

• Hydraulic fluid

• Compressed air

• Electric current

• Magnetic force