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trnasfer of energy that occurs when a force makes an object move
work
formula for work=
w=fd
the amount of work done in a certain amount of time
power
formula for power (watts)=
p=w/t
components of a watt=
joules per second (j/s)
device that makes doing work easier
machine
force applied to the machine
effort force
force applied by the machine
resistence force
the number of times a machine multiplies the effort force
mechanical advantage
measure of how much work put into a machine is changed into useful output work by the machine
efficency
machine machine that does work with only one movement
simple machine
bar that is free to pivot, or turn, about a fixed point
lever
grooved wheel with a rope, chain, or cable running along a groove
pulley
machine consisting of two wheels of different sizes that rotate together
wheel and axle
sloping surface that rweduces the amount of force required to do work
inclined plane
inclined plae wrapped in a spiral around a cylinder
screw
inclined plane with one or two sloping sides
wedge
when two or more simple machines work together
compound machine
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Physical Science Chpt 5
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Physical Science Chpt 5
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2010-05-16T22:32:45Z
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