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E6F05
Which of the following describes an optical shaft encoder?
Pick an answer to check it.
Answer: A. A device that detects rotation by interrupting a light source with a patterned wheel
An optical shaft encoder uses a patterned wheel that interrupts a light beam as the shaft turns. The resulting pulses report rotation, as in a radio tuning knob.
Tip: Spinning slotted wheel chops the light.