How to measure the force of a squeeze

[assuredlonewo]

If I squeezed someone with a hug, how would I measure the force

 

[russ_watters]

Force on what?

 

[assuredlonewo]

Force on what?

How would I measure the amount of force on someone if I squeezed them

 

[Dr Lots-o'watts]

The measurement would be easier done by sqeezing some type of balloon or punching bag instead, connected into a manometer.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pressure_gauge

Crudely speaking : a tire gauge in the lucky person's mouth... not accurate because the lungs and stomach aren't all that is deformed, but it's the general idea.