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Motion and Forces
Unit 2 Lesson 1-3
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| work | the use of 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 of 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. |
| mechanical advantage | the number of times the machine multiplies the input force. |
| mechanical efficiency | a comparison of a machine's work output with the work input. |
| lever | a simple machine that has a bar that pivots at a fixed point. |
| fulcrum | fixed point |
| wheel and axle | a simple machine that is made of a wheel connected to a small cylindrical object, the axle. |
| pulley | a simple machine that has a grooved wheel that holds a rope or cable. |
| inclined plane | a simple machine that is a straight, slanted surface. |