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ch.5 vocab : )
lesson 1, 2 , 3
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| transfer of energy that occurs when a force makes an object move; measured in joules | work |
| amount of word done, or the amount of energy transferred, divided by the time required to do the work or transfer the energy; measured in watts. | power |
| device that makes doing work easier by increasing the force applied to an object; changing the direction of an applied force, or increasing the distance over which a force can be applied. | machine |
| The force that is applied to the machine | input force |
| The force applied by the machine. | output force |
| ratio of the output force exerted by a machine to the input force applied to the machine. | mechanical advantage |
| ratio of the output work done by the machine to the input word done on the machine, expressed as a percentage. | efficiency |