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What is the difference between a gyroscope and an accelerometer?
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The main difference between a gyroscope and an accelerometer is that a gyroscope measures angular velocity, which is the rate of change in orientation, while an accelerometer measures acceleration, which is the rate of change in velocity. A gyroscope can measure changes in orientation due to Earth's gravity, whereas an accelerometer cannot. Gyroscopes are also more accurate than accelerometers at measuring rotational motion, as they have higher precision readings.