Which of the following measuring instruments is used to measure the distance travelled by the vehicle?

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  1. Odometer
  2. Tachometer
  3. Rotameter
  4. Speedometer

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Option 1 : Odometer
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Explanation:

Odometer:

  • An odometer is an instrument that indicates the distance traveled by a vehicle, such as a motorcycle or motor vehicle automobile.
  • The device may be electronic, mechanical, or a combination of both.
  • It is also called a trip meter in case of short trips of every ride.
  • The distance mentioned in the odometer is generally in kilometers.

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Speedometer:

  • A speedometer or a speed meter is a gauge that measures and displays the instantaneous speed of a vehicle.
  • The unit in which the display is shown is in Km/hr.
  • There are both analog and digital meters are available nowadays.

Tachometer:

  • A tachometer is an instrument measuring the rotation speed of a shaft or disk, as in a motor or other machine.
  • The device usually displays the revolutions per minute (RPM) on a calibrated analog dial, but digital displays are increasingly common.

Rotameter:

  • Rotameter is a constant pressure drop variable area flowmeter.
  • It measures the flow rate of liquid or gas.
  • As the area changes, there will be a change in the volumetric flow rate.
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