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Which of the following can be measured by the use of a tachogenerator ?

Correct answer: B. Speed

  • A. Acceleration
  • B. Speed
  • C. Speed and acceleration
  • D. Displacement
  • E. None of the above

Explanation

A tachogenerator produces an output voltage proportional to angular velocity, so it is used to measure speed. Acceleration would require differentiating the speed signal or using a separate accelerometer.

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