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Download Solution PDFWhich of the following measuring instruments is used to measure the distance travelled by the vehicle?
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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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