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unit 2 lesson 1,2,3
unit 2
| question | Answer |
|---|---|
| use of force to move an object some distance in the direction of the force | work |
| the ability to do work | energy |
| the rate at which work is done | power |
| energy of motion | kinetic energy |
| energy an object has because of its position, condition, or chemical composition | potential energy |
| energy possessed by an object due to its motion and position | mechanical energy |
| any device that helps people do work by changing the way work is done | machine |
| number of times the machine multiplies the input force | mechanical advantage |
| comparison of a machine's output with the work input | mechanical efficiency |
| simple machine that has a bar that pivots at a fixed point | lever |
| what the fixed point is called | fulcrum |
| simple machine that is made of a wheel connected to a smaller cylindrical object, the axle | wheel and axle |
| simple machine that has a grooved wheel that holds a rope or cable | pulley |
| simple machine that is a straight, slanted surface | inclined plane |