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Force measurement

Abstract

Force, which is a vector quantity, can be defined as an action that will cause acceleration or a certain reaction of a body. This chapter will outline the methods that can be employed to determine the magnitude of these forces.

Authors

Elbestawi MA

Book title

Measurement Instrumentation and Sensors Handbook Spatial Mechanical Thermal and Radiation Measurement Second Edition

Publication Date

January 1, 2017

DOI

10.1201/b15474
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