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Unit 2
Work,Energy, and Machines Lessons 1, 2, and 3
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| work | use of force to move an object some distance in the direction of force |
| energy | ability to do work |
| power | rate at which work is done |
| kinetic energy | energy of motion |
| potential energy | energy an object has because of its position, condition, or chemical composition |
| mechanical energy | energy possessed by an object due to its motion and position |
| machine | any device used to make work easier |
| mechanical advantage | the number of times the machine multiplies the input force |
| mechanical efficiency | comparison of machines work output with the work input |
| lever | simple machine that has a bar that pivots at a fixed point |
| fulcrum | the fixed point |
| wheel and axle | simple machine made of a wheel connected to a smaller cylinder object, the axle |
| pulley | simple machine that has a grooved wheel that holds a rope or a cable |
| inclined plane | simple machine that has a straight, slanted surface. |