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Motion and Forces
Unit 2 Vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Work | the use of a force to move an object some distance in the direction of the force |
| Energy | the ability to do work |
| Power | the rate at which work is done |
| Kinetic Energy | the energy of motion |
| Potential Energy | the energy an object has because of its position,condition, or chemical composition |
| Mechanical Energy | the energy possessed by an object due to its motion and position |
| Machine | any device that helps people do work by changing the way work is done |
| Fulcrum | the fixed point on a lever |
| Mechanical Advantage | the number of times the machine multiplies the input force |
| Wheel and Axle | a simple machine that is made of a wheel connected top a smaller cylindrical object, the axle |
| Mechanical Efficiency | a comparison of a machine's work output with the work input |
| Pulley | a simple machine that has grooved wheel that holds holds a rope or a cable |
| Lever | a simple machine that has a bar the pivots at a fixed point |
| Inclined Plane | a simple machine that is a straight slanted surface |