Saturday, May 24, 2008

curiosita - accelerometer

This exercise is the second one mentioned the book How to think like Da Vinci.
I intend to get curious about a device that I came across recently. It is called "Accelerometer."
1. who invented accelerometer?
2. when was it invented?
3. what was it first use?
4. what is it used mostly in?
5. How does it work?
6. Is it mechanical or electrical?
7. who made it famous?
8: who manufactures it?
9. How much does it cost?
10. what ore all the places it is used?
11. can it replace gyroscope?
12. what fueled it's invention?
13. Is it used in tablet PCS and laptops for shock detection?