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Lilit [14]
3 years ago
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A smoke detector is an electronic fire-protection device that automatically senses the presence of smoke as a key indicator of f

ire and creates a loud sound as a warning. In 3-5 sentences, describe what is happening inside a photoelectric smoke detector as soon as smoke enters it
Physics
1 answer:
Colt1911 [192]3 years ago
7 0

Answer:

Photoelectric-type alarms aim a light source into a sensing chamber at an angle away from the sensor. Smoke enters the chamber, reflecting light onto the light sensor; triggering the alarm.

Explanation:

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Explanation:

<u>Speed</u>

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\displaystyle v=\frac{d}{t}

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\displaystyle t_1=\frac{d_1}{v_1}

\displaystyle t_1=\frac{1/3x}{25}

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Now the rest of the distance:

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