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Unit 2 Energy
Science
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Work | Use of force to move an object some distance in the direction of the force. |
| Power | The ability to do work. |
| Energy | The rate at which work is done. |
| Kinetic energy | The energy of motion. |
| Potential energy | The energy an object has because of its position, condition, or chemical composition. |
| Mechanical energy | Does not include chemical energy or nuclear energy. |
| Machine | A device that helps do work by changing magnitude and/or direction of an applied force. |
| Mechanical advantage | |
| Mechanical efficiency | |
| Lever | |
| Fulcrum | |
| Wheel and axle | |
| Pulley | |
| Inclined plane |