Explain how horsepower and torque are measured.

What will be an ideal response?


Torque can be measured with a device called a dynamometer. A dyno places a known load on the engine and determines its torque. If we know how much torque an engine makes at a given RPM, we can calculate the horsepower.

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ovens, or when plants are placed very close to lighting or windows with ____.

a. indirect sunlight c. blinds b. direct sunlight d. shutters

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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A. right hand B. left hand C. show stick D. ring steward

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