I watch over systems, I can alert you to danger, and I often require calibration. What am I?
Category: Science · Difficulty: medium
Hint: Consider devices that measure changes in the environment.
Answer
Sensor
Explanation
Sensors detect physical properties and alert systems to potential issues.
This is a medium science riddle — a moderate challenge for most people. The answer is Sensor.
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