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What is the purpose of anemometer?

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An anemometer is a device used for measuring wind speed. It consists of cup like structures mounted on a pole so that the cups catch the wind and spin the wheel at a rate proportional to the wind speed. It measures wind speed based on rotational movement of wheel.

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