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Work, Power, and Mac
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Joule | The unit used to express energy (symbol J) |
| Power | The rate at which work is done or energy is transformed |
| Watt | The unit used to express power (symbol W) |
| Work | The transfer of energy to an object by using a force that causes the object to move in the direction of the force |
| Machine | A device that helps do work by either overcoming a force or changing the direction of the applied force |
| Work input | The work done on a machine; the product of the input force and the distance through which the force is exerted |
| Work output | The work done by a machine; the product of the output force and the distance through which the force is exerted |
| Mechanical advantage | A number that tells how many times a machine multiplies force |
| Mechanical efficiency | A quantity, usually expressed as a percentage, that measures the ratio of work output to work input in a machine |