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Machine Vocabulary
Explains terms related to work, power, and machines
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Power | The measure of how fast work is done. |
| Work | When force causes an object to move in the direction of it. |
| Joule(s) | The unit of work, also referred to as the newton-meter (N x m). |
| Watt(s) | The main unit of power, also written as Joules per second (J/s). |
| A Machine | Any device used to ease work. |
| Work Input | The forced put on the machine in order for it to do work. |
| Work Output | The force a machine uses to do work. |
| Force | A power that makes an object move and/or that changes the way the object moves. |