Brake vs. Dynamometer — What's the Difference?

A device used to slow or stop a vehicle by friction.

A device for measuring force, torque, or power.

Mechanism to halt or control the motion of a machine.

Instrument for comparing power outputs of different engines.

Any device for slowing down machinery by absorbing energy.

Used in health to measure muscle strength.

Act of braking as in to slow down or stop.

Equipment for testing endurance and efficiency of machines.

In climbing, a device to control the descent on a rope.

Tool in automotive development for performance testing.

A brake is a mechanical device that inhibits motion by absorbing energy from a moving system. It is used for slowing or stopping a moving vehicle, wheel, axle, or to prevent its motion, most often accomplished by means of friction.

A dynamometer or "dyno" for short, is a device for simultaneously measuring the torque and rotational speed (RPM) of an engine, motor or other rotating prime mover so that its instantaneous power may be calculated, and usually displayed by the dynamometer itself as kW or bhp. In addition to being used to determine the torque or power characteristics of a machine under test, dynamometers are employed in a number of other roles.

A device for slowing or stopping a moving vehicle, typically by applying pressure to the wheels

Any of several instruments used to measure mechanical power.

Another term for brake van

Any of various devices used to measure mechanical power, force, or torque.

An open horse-drawn carriage with four wheels.

An apparatus for measuring force or power; especially, muscular effort of men or animals, or the power developed by a motor, or that required to operate machinery.

A toothed instrument used for crushing flax and hemp.

Measuring instrument designed to measure power

A thicket.

A coarse fern of warm and tropical countries, frequently having the fronds divided into long linear segments.

Make a moving vehicle slow down or stop by using a brake

A device for slowing or stopping motion, as of a vehicle, especially by contact friction.

Something that slows or stops action.

A toothed device for crushing and beating flax or hemp.

A heavy harrow for breaking clods of earth.

An apparatus for kneading large amounts of dough.

A machine for bending and folding sheet metal.

A lever or handle on a machine such as a pump.

Any of various ferns of the genus Pteris having pinnately compound leaves and including several popular houseplants.

Any of certain other ferns, such as bracken.

An area overgrown with dense brushwood, briers, and undergrowth; a thicket.

A high horse-drawn carriage with four wheels.

To reduce the speed of with or as if with a brake.

To operate or apply a brake.

To be slowed or stopped by or as if by the operation of a brake.

To crush (flax or hemp) in a toothed device.

To break up (clods of earth) with a harrow.

A past tense of break.

A device used to slow or stop the motion of a wheel, or of a vehicle, usually by friction (although other resistive forces, such as electromagnetic fields or aerodynamic drag, can also be used); also, the controls or apparatus used to engage such a mechanism such as the pedal in a car.

The act of braking, of using a brake to slow down a machine or vehicle

(engineering) An apparatus for testing the power of a steam engine or other motor by weighing the amount of friction that the motor will overcome; a friction brake.

(figuratively) Something used to retard or stop some action, process etc.

(military) An ancient engine of war analogous to the crossbow and ballista.

(obsolete) The winch of a crossbow.

The handle of a pump.

A baker's kneading trough.

A device used to confine or prevent the motion of an animal.

A frame for confining a refractory horse while the smith is shoeing him.

An enclosure to restrain cattle, horses, etc.

A cart or carriage without a body, used in breaking in horses.^W

A carriage for transporting shooting parties and their equipment.^W

That part of a carriage, as of a movable battery, or engine, which enables it to turn.

A fern; bracken (Pteridium).

Any fern in the genus Pteris

A thicket, or an area overgrown with briers etc.

A tool used for breaking flax or hemp.

A type of machine for bending sheet metal. (See wikipedia.)

A large, heavy harrow for breaking clods after ploughing; a drag.

(obsolete) A cage.

A type of torture instrument.

(intransitive) To operate (a) brake(s).

(intransitive) To be stopped or slowed (as if) by braking.

(transitive) To bruise and crush; to knead

(transitive) To pulverise with a harrow

(archaic) break

A fern of the genus Pteris, esp. the Pteris aquilina, common in almost all countries. It has solitary stems dividing into three principal branches. Less properly: Any fern.

A thicket; a place overgrown with shrubs and brambles, with undergrowth and ferns, or with canes.

An instrument or machine to break or bruise the woody part of flax or hemp so that it may be separated from the fiber.

An extended handle by means of which a number of men can unite in working a pump, as in a fire engine.

A baker's kneading though.

A sharp bit or snaffle.

A frame for confining a refractory horse while the smith is shoeing him; also, an inclosure to restrain cattle, horses, etc.

That part of a carriage, as of a movable battery, or engine, which enables it to turn.

An ancient engine of war analogous to the crossbow and ballista.

A large, heavy harrow for breaking clods after plowing; a drag.

A piece of mechanism for retarding or stopping motion by friction, as of a carriage or railway car, by the pressure of rubbers against the wheels, or of clogs or ratchets against the track or roadway, or of a pivoted lever against a wheel or drum in a machine.

An apparatus for testing the power of a steam engine, or other motor, by weighing the amount of friction that the motor will overcome; a friction brake.

A cart or carriage without a body, used in breaking in horses.

An ancient instrument of torture.

A restraint used to slow or stop a vehicle

Any of various ferns of the genus Pteris having pinnately compound leaves and including several popular houseplants

Large coarse fern often several feet high; essentially weed ferns; cosmopolitan

An area thickly overgrown usually with one kind of plant

Stop travelling by applying a brake;

Cause to stop by applying the brakes;

Yes, dynamometers are extensively used to test and measure the performance of vehicle engines.

Brakes require regular checks for wear and tear, brake fluid replacement, and pad replacements to ensure optimal performance and safety.

The main purpose of a brake is to slow down or stop a vehicle or machinery.

A dynamometer functions by measuring the torque and power output of an engine or motor, simulating its performance in a controlled environment.

Brakes are typically used in vehicles like cars, motorcycles, bicycles, and heavy machinery.

Brake failure can lead to accidents due to the inability to stop or control a vehicle, highlighting the importance of regular maintenance.

Professionals use data from a dynamometer to optimize engine performance, ensure regulatory compliance, and design new engines.

The cost can vary widely depending on the type and usage, but maintenance generally involves calibration and component checks to ensure accuracy.

No, dynamometer usage is not common in everyday vehicles; it is more frequently used in research, development, and testing environments.

A brake is a safety device meant to stop or slow down vehicles, while a dynamometer is a measurement tool used primarily in testing and research.

Yes, vehicle brakes can be tested under simulated conditions using certain types of dynamometers to assess their response and effectiveness.

Dynamometers help in assessing engine emissions and efficiency, thereby aiding compliance with environmental regulations.

Incorrect readings can lead to misguided assessments, potentially leading to engine designs that do not meet performance or safety standards.

Yes, there are various types of brakes including disc brakes, drum brakes, and regenerative brakes among others.

Dynamometers are highly accurate, designed to provide precise measurements of torque, power, and force.