The Physics Teacher, Vol. 41, No. 6, pp. 355–361, September 2003
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Conclusions

We have demonstrated a system for carrying out horsepower and torque measurements on cars. The system provides a helpful kinesthetic experiment to reinforce understandings of velocity and acceleration. The resulting data are clear enough to compare with manufacturers' numbers.


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