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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Work equation: Definition: Unit: | Force applied over distance W=FxD JOULES |
| Power equation: Definition: Unit; | Rate of work P=w over time Watts |
| Efficiency equation: Definition: | Output over input times 100 How well the machine works |
| Mechanical advantage equation: Definition: | MA=OUTPUT OVER INPUT How well the machine works. |
| Types of machines | Inclined plane- sloping surface used to raise objects Examples: ramp, hill, stairs |
| Types of machines | Ledge- two sloping slides Examples: scissor, ax, zipper |
| Types of machines | Lever- a bar that is free to pivot about a fixed point Examples: see-saw, bat, nut cracker |
| Types of machines | Pulley- grooved wheel with a rope Examples: flag pole, blinds |
| types of machines | wheel and axle- two wheels of different sizes that rotate together examples: wheel, doorknob |
| work input | the work you put into the machine |
| work output | the work the machine does for you |
| lose energy as | heat |
| machine | makes work easier for you by multiplying the force |
| what is the unit of distance | meters |
| what is the unit of force | newtons |
| what is the unit of work | joules |
| what is the unit of weight | newtons |
| what is the unit of power | watts |