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An accelerometer is used to measure proper acceleration. This is the acceleration felt by people and objects. Such accelerations are measured in terms of G-Force.

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Who invented the accelerometer?

The accelerometer was invented by George Atwood, who developed the first known accelerometer in the 18th century. Atwood's accelerometer was a simple device consisting of a weight attached to a spring that could measure changes in velocity.


What instrument measures the gravitational force being exerted on the apple?

An accelerometer can be used to measure the gravitational force (acceleration due to gravity) being exerted on an apple. The accelerometer detects changes in velocity, which can be used to calculate the force of gravity acting on an object.


What is the relationship between accelerometer readings and velocity measurements in a moving object?

Accelerometer readings measure the acceleration of a moving object, which can be used to calculate the object's velocity. By integrating the acceleration data over time, the velocity of the object can be determined.


How does an accelerometer measure acceleration in terms of 1g?

An accelerometer measures acceleration by comparing it to the acceleration due to gravity, which is commonly referred to as 1g. By detecting changes in the force exerted on a mass inside the device, an accelerometer can determine the acceleration of an object in terms of multiples of 1g.


What is the function of an accelerometer?

An accelerometer measures acceleration in terms of gravitational force acting on a device. It is commonly used in electronic devices to detect motion, orientation, vibration, and tilt. It helps enable features like screen rotation and step counting in smartphones and fitness trackers.

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What is an Accelerometer?

An accelerometer is an instrument used to measure acceleration.


What vibration sensor is used in accident detection?

accelerometer


Does the Samsung Intercept have an accelerometer?

Yes, it in fact has an accelerometer


How an accelerometer inside Apple iPhone is made?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Accelerometer


Who invented the accelerometer?

The accelerometer was invented by George Atwood, who developed the first known accelerometer in the 18th century. Atwood's accelerometer was a simple device consisting of a weight attached to a spring that could measure changes in velocity.


Are accelerometer and blackbox same?

No. The black box is a recorder, while an accelerometer feeds an instrument.


Can a watch be used as an accelerometer?

No. An accelerometer measures its own acceleration relative to freefall. A watch just tells time. One can extrapolate his or her acceleration relative to freefall using a watch, but the watch itself can't tell you how fast you're accelerating. If you're the one doing the calculation, you're the accelerometer, in a sense.There are watches with accelerometers, but an ordinary watch can't be used that way.


How do you turn on the iPod Touch's accelerometer or fix it so that it works again?

You can't. If you are having intermittent or permanent problems with your accelerometer, you need to get your unit serviced or exchanged or live without the accelerometer.


What is the function of the accelerometer feature of the Apple iPod Touch?

An accelerometer measures freefall, which isn't very useful to iPod owners. However, this app can be used to help program games that require tilting or shaking of the device.


What instrument measures the gravitational force being exerted on the apple?

An accelerometer can be used to measure the gravitational force (acceleration due to gravity) being exerted on an apple. The accelerometer detects changes in velocity, which can be used to calculate the force of gravity acting on an object.


How do iPod touches sense tilt?

With a super accurate sensor called an accelerometer. The accelerometer senses the acceleration of the iPod in different directions, so when you move your iPod up or down the accelerometer the motion into a signal.


What measures vibration?

An accelerometer measures vibration.Acclerometer and vibrometer are the instrument used to measure the vibration of the any object.Accelerometers