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Unit 2 Lessons 1,2,3
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| work | the use of force to move an object |
| 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 |
| mechanical energy | the energy possessed by an object due to motion andposition |
| machine | is any device that help people do work |
| mechanical advantage | is the number if times a machine multiplies the input force |
| mechanical efficiency | is the comparison of a machines work output with the work input |
| lever | is a simple machine that has a bar that pivots at a fixed point |
| fulcrum | the fixed point of a lever |
| wheel and axle | is a simple machine that is made of a wheel that is connected to a smaller cylindrical object , the axle |
| pulley | is a simple machine that has a grooved wheel that hold a rope or a cable |
| inclined plane | is a simple machine that is a straight, slanted surface |