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A Newton meter is a device that measures force.

The simple ones that you typically see in high school laboratories use a spring that stretches or is compressed as a force is applied. They have an indicator needle that shows how much force is applied. See link below for a picture.

More sophisticated ones typically use load cells to more accurately measure the force.

Some people believe they were invented by Isaac newton but this is not the case. The SI unit of force is called a Newton in his honor. Since these meters measure force they are named after this unit.

There is sometimes confusion with a Newton Meter (note different spelling) which is the SI unit of torque. (Turning force.)

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