Name the device which is used for finding direction while travelling through unknown regions.
Odometer
Mariner’s compass
Speedometer
Tachometer
What does the following device measure in car (1) odometer (2) speedometer?
State whether the given statement is true or false -
The speedometer is an instrument used to measure the distance traveled by a vehicle whereas the odometer is used to measure the speed of a vehicle.
Modern vehicles use speedometers that measure speed in units of km/h. They also include odometers that record the total distance travelled by vehicles in units of kilometre (km). A simple speedometer with an odometer is shown in the given figure.