An absorbing dynamometer acts as a load that is driven by the prime mover that is under test (e.g. Pelton wheel). The dynamometer must be able to operate at any speed and load to any level of torque that the test requires.
Other factors which may contribute to flooding include: 1  volume, spatial distribution, intensity and duration of rainfall over a catchment; 2  the capacity of the watercourse or stream network to convey runoff; 3  catchment and weather conditions prior to a rainfall event; 4  ground cover; 5  topography; and. 6  tidal influences.
Most flood-related deaths in the United States are caused by ____________________. A. flash floods from local thunderstorms B. regional floods from abundant rainfall lasting for days C. storm surges of tropical cyclones flooding the coasts D. ice jam floods from the break-up of winter ice on rivers E. collapse of man-made dams 14.