dynamometer
Measures mechanical power
A dynamometer is an instrument for measuring mechanical force, power, or torque.
Engine dynamometers measure horsepower output; grip dynamometers test hand strength.
The device works by applying controlled resistance and measuring the force required to overcome it: The mechanic ran the car on a dynamometer to check its performance.
Hand squeezing power
- squeezeFirm bilateral compression
- rehabilitationRecovery from injury/addiction
- physical therapyRehabilitative movement-based medical care
- isometricHaving uniform measurements
ergometer · baseline measurement · clinical assessment · occupational therapy
Device measuring physical output
- wattmeterInstrument measuring electrical power
- tachometerRotational speed indicator
- transducerEnergy form converter
- indicatorSign revealing status
dial · digital readout · data acquisition · sensor · recorder · oscilloscope
Stretched or strained state
- compressionForcing into smaller space
- loadCarried weight or burden
- pressureForce upon contact
- stressPressure, mental or vocal
strain · strength · resistance · traction · pull · push · grip · newtons
Rate of mechanical work
- kilowattsThousand-watt units
- engineMachine producing motion
- performanceCarrying out a task
- outputWhat something generates
thrust · brake horsepower · power curve · peak power · efficiency · losses
Standard of measurement
- instrumentationDesign of measuring devices
- readoutDisplayed recorded data
- scaleMeasure of relative size
- calibrationAdjusting for measurement accuracy
accuracy · precision · sensitivity · resolution · verification · standards · metrology · baseline
Turning on an axis
- momentBrief period of time
- twistRotating motion or surprise
- angularSharp-edged or rawboned
- shaftNarrow vertical passage
engine testing · clutch · flywheel · absorption · stall · crankshaft · drivetrain · foot-pounds
grip strength
Hand squeezing power
- squeezeFirm bilateral compression
- rehabilitationRecovery from injury/addiction
- physical therapyRehabilitative movement-based medical care
isometric · ergometer · baseline measurement · clinical assessment · occupational therapy
ergometer
Device measuring physical output
- wattmeterInstrument measuring electrical power
- tachometerRotational speed indicator
- transducerEnergy form converter
indicator · dial · digital readout · data acquisition · sensor · recorder · oscilloscope
tension
Stretched or strained state
- compressionForcing into smaller space
- loadCarried weight or burden
- pressureForce upon contact
stress · strain · strength · resistance · traction · pull · push · grip · newtons · deformation
horsepower
Rate of mechanical work
- kilowattsThousand-watt units
- engineMachine producing motion
- performanceCarrying out a task
output · thrust · brake horsepower · power curve · peak power · efficiency · losses
gauge
Standard of measurement
- instrumentationDesign of measuring devices
- readoutDisplayed recorded data
- scaleMeasure of relative size
calibration · accuracy · precision · sensitivity · resolution · verification · standards · metrology · baseline · validation
rotation
Turning on an axis
shaft · engine testing · clutch · flywheel · absorption · stall · crankshaft · drivetrain · foot-pounds · torsion
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