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8th Chapter 4 Measuring Distance Using Ultrasonic Sensor

Chapter 4 discusses ultrasonic sensors, which measure distance using high-frequency sound waves by sending a pulse and measuring the echo return time. It covers the working principle, the roles of TRIG and ECHO pins, distance calculation, and real-life applications such as parking sensors and robotics. The chapter includes long answer questions, fill-in-the-blank exercises, and multiple-choice questions to assess understanding.

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8th Chapter 4 Measuring Distance Using Ultrasonic Sensor

Chapter 4 discusses ultrasonic sensors, which measure distance using high-frequency sound waves by sending a pulse and measuring the echo return time. It covers the working principle, the roles of TRIG and ECHO pins, distance calculation, and real-life applications such as parking sensors and robotics. The chapter includes long answer questions, fill-in-the-blank exercises, and multiple-choice questions to assess understanding.

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Chapter 4: Measuring Distance Using

Ultrasonic Sensor
Class: 8
Marks: 20

Q1. Long Answer Questions (5 × 2 = 10 marks)


Answer the following questions briefly:

a) What is an ultrasonic sensor and how does it measure distance?

b) Explain the working principle of an ultrasonic sensor.

c) What is the function of TRIG and ECHO pins?

d) How is the distance calculated in an ultrasonic sensor?

e) Give one real-life application of ultrasonic sensors.

Q2. Fill in the Blanks (5 × 1 = 5 marks)


a) Ultrasonic sensors use __________ waves to measure distance.

b) The TRIG pin is used to send a sound __________.

c) The ECHO pin receives the __________ signal.

d) The speed of sound is approximately __________ cm per microsecond (0.034


cm/µs).

e) Distance formula = Speed of sound × Time / __________.

Q3. Multiple Choice Questions (5 × 1 = 5 marks)


Choose the correct answer:

a) What type of waves does an ultrasonic sensor use?


i) Light waves
ii) Radio waves
iii) Sound waves
iv) Heat waves
b) Which pin sends the ultrasonic signal?
i) ECHO
ii) TRIG
iii) VCC
iv) GND

c) What does the ECHO pin do?


i) Sends signal
ii) Receives reflected signal
iii) Supplies power
iv) Displays output

d) What is the unit of distance in Arduino ultrasonic sensor code?


i) meter
ii) km
iii) cm
iv) mm

e) Where are ultrasonic sensors commonly used?


i) Parking sensors
ii) Robots
iii) Water level detection
iv) All of the above

✅ Answer Sheet
Q1. Long Answers:
a) An ultrasonic sensor is a device that measures distance using high-
frequency sound waves by sending a pulse and measuring the echo return
time.

b) It sends ultrasonic waves, waits for them to bounce back, measures the
time taken, and calculates distance using that time.

c) TRIG sends the ultrasonic pulse, and ECHO receives the reflected wave
after it bounces back.

d) Distance is calculated using the formula: Distance = Speed of sound × Time


/ 2.

e) It is used in car parking sensors, robotics, and water level detection


systems.

Q2. Fill in the Blanks:


a) ultrasonic

b) pulse

c) echo

d) 0.034

e) 2

Q3. MCQs:
a) iii) Sound waves

b) ii) TRIG

c) ii) Receives reflected signal

d) iii) cm

e) iv) All of the above

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