Question: A bicycle odometer (which counts revolutions and is calibrated to report distance traveled) is attached near the wheel axle and is calibrated for 27-inch wheels.

A bicycle odometer (which counts revolutions and is calibrated to report distance traveled) is attached near the wheel axle and is calibrated for 27-inch wheels. What happens if you use it on a bicycle with 24-inch wheels?

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