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Fine Adjustment

For example on the SGA The Zero and Span calibration have a Fine Adjustment to give accuracy to the calibration. These are potentiometers P1 and P2 for span and zero respectively.
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Force

Force is mathematically defined as the rate of change of the momentum of the body. Rotational effects and deformation are determined respectively by the torques and stresses that the forces create.

Full Bridge

A Wheatstone bridge configuration utilizing four active elements or strain gauges.

Full Range Output

The algebraic difference between the minimum output and maximum output.

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