Thread: Dyno explained?
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Old Nov 14, 2002 | 04:21 PM
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Force = Mass x Acceleration
Work = Force x Distance
Power = Work / Time

The car accelerates the drum and the weight of the drum (rotational mass) is known so by calculating the above values from the speed of the drum and RPMs gives you horsepower and torque values.
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