Topic: Kinematics and Equations Subtopic: Terms Associated With Motion
How LIDAR gun is used to calculate vehicle speed?
Answer: LIDAR gun is an instrument used by traffic police to detect the speed of vehicle. A laser beam takes time to cover the distance towards the vehicle and back to the detector. Certain measurements are made on this basis to calculate the speed of vehicle.
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