Control examples that are not suited

However, the household thermostat is not the only type of control:

1. A simple on/off light switch is a case of absolute control

2. The steering, accelerator and brake pedal controls of an automobile are examples of incremental control

• For project work, the first type of control is too abrupt
• And the second is too labor intensive.
• Regular, periodic control is the most effective

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