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Governor (device)

 

Governor (device)

A governor is a device used to measure and regulate the speed of a machine, such as an engine. A classic example is the centrifugal governor, which uses weights mounted on spring-loaded arms to determine how fast a shaft is spinning.

See also

  • Regulator


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