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Accelerometers do not measure velocity, but measure change in acceleration over time

  1. True

  2. False
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Accelerometers measure proper acceleration (change in velocity per unit time), not the rate of change of acceleration. They detect the acceleration forces themselves, not how acceleration changes over time. The statement incorrectly describes what accelerometers measure.

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