accelerometer

Meanings

• noun

  An electronic device used to measure the acceleration force on a body in motion or to determine its vibratory motion.

  - "The accelerometer in the car measures the force of acceleration and deceleration."
  - "The astronauts used accelerometers to monitor their movements in space."

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Pronunciation

1. /æk.ˌsɛl.ə.ˈɹɑm.ə.tɚ/
   
   
   
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Variants

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accelerometer , accelerometers

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Etymology

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The term 'accelerometer' is derived from the Latin words 'accelerare' meaning 'to make faster' and 'metron' meaning 'measure'.

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Trivia

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1. The first accelerometer was invented in 1927 by Robert C. Tate of Bell Laboratories.

2. Accelerometers are used in video games to detect motion and vibration, providing a more immersive gaming experience.

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1. Gyroscope: An accelerometer is often used in conjunction with a gyroscope to measure both angular and linear motion.

2. Inertial Measuring Unit (IMU): An IMU is an electronic device that combines an accelerometer, gyroscope, and sometimes other sensors to measure and report motion and orientation.

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Culture

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The accelerometer has been widely used in various fields such as automotive, aviation, space exploration, and sports. It has been instrumental in improving safety and performance in these industries.

How to Memorize "accelerometer"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a small sensor that measures the force of movement or vibration.
   - Visualize an accelerometer as a device used to measure the speed or rate of change in velocity.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'accelerometer' with the concept of measuring motion and acceleration.
   - Think of an accelerometer as a tool used to monitor the speed of a moving object.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that an accelerometer measures 'acceleration' and is a 'meter' of that force.
   - Use the acronym 'A-Meter' to remember that an accelerometer measures 'acceleration'.

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