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MEASUREMENT OF FORCE

1. Direct Methods

2. Indirect Methods

1. Direct Methods

*Involves a direct comparison with known gravitational force on a standard mass, say by balance.

                    1. Equal Arm Balance

                    2. Analytical Balance

                    3. Unequal Arm Balance

                    4. Multiple Lever System

                    5. Pendulum Scale

2. Indirect Methods

*It involves the measurement of effect of force on a body, such as acceleration of a body of known mass subjected to force.

                 1. Accelerometers

                 2. Load Cells

                 3. Elastic Loaded Members

                 4. Bourdon Tube

                 5. Bellows

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