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Old 05-22-2003 | 06:44 PM
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strato911
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Because the light bulb pulses for both sides of the AC curve (positive and negative). I.E. - the light bulb pulses at 120Hz.

120Hz X 60 seconds = 7200 pulses per minute.
tach on 2 blade setting reads pulses per minute / 2
7200 / 2 = 3600 "RPM" reading.