What is the function of a sensor?

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All sensors perform the same basic function. They detect a mechanical condition (movement or position), chemical state, or temperature condition and change it into an electrical signal that can be used by the computer to make decisions. The computer makes decisions based on information it receives from its sensors. Each sensor used in a particular system has a specific job to do. Together these sensors provide enough information to help the computer form a complete picture of vehicle operation.

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Write 0.23 in words using the Alternative Method.

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