Accelerometers

/ˌækselərˈɑmɪtərz/ noun

Definition

Plural of accelerometer; multiple devices that measure acceleration.

Etymology

Plural form of accelerometer, formed by adding -s. Accelerometer itself combines accelero- (from Latin accelerare) + -meter (Greek metron, 'measure').

Kelly Says

Modern vehicles like cars and planes use arrays of accelerometers working together to build a complete picture of motion in three dimensions—the more sensors you combine, the more accurately you can map how forces are acting on an object!

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