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Tachometer facts for kids

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Left figure shows a tachometer that can show up to 7000 RPM

A tachometer is a sensor that measures the rotation speed of an object, for example a wheel or shaft. There are different methods to do so (for example, mechanical, optical, or magnetic). Most tachometers display the measurement in revolutions per minute.

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  • C172 g1000 mfd

    Cessna 172's G1000 tachometer (1,060 RPM) and engine hours (1736.7 hours)

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Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Tacómetro para niños

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