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What is the use of speedometer in a vehicle?

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Displays the mileage of the vehicle

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Displays the instantaneous distance of a vehicle

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Displays the instantaneous speed of a vehicle

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All of the above

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Solution

The correct option is C Displays the instantaneous speed of a vehicle
Speedometer in the vehicle shows the instantaneous speed of the vehicle.

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