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Chap. 13
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Efficiency | Ratio of the output work done by a machine to the input work done on the machine |
| Kinetic Energy | Energy a moving object has because of its motion Determined by mass and speed |
| Potential Energy | Energy that is stored due to the interactions between objects |
| Energy | Ability to cause change |
| Compound Machine | Machine that is a combination of two or more simple machines |
| Simple machine | Machine that does work with only one movement |
| Mechanical Advantage | Ratio of the output force exerted by a machine to the input force applied to the machine |
| Power | Rate at which energy is converted Measured in watts |
| Work | Transfer of energy when a force is applied over a distance |