I can measure without touch, I can sense without sight. My presence can change depending on what I observe. What am I?
Category: Science · Difficulty: medium
Hint: Consider a device that collects information about its environment.
Answer
A sensor
Explanation
Sensors detect physical properties and convert them into signals for measurement and observation.
This is a medium science riddle — a moderate challenge for most people. The answer is A sensor.
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