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| occurs when a force produces movement parallel to the direction in which the force is applies (measured in joules) |
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| measures the rate at which work is done in a certain period of time (measured in watts) |
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| a machine that works with only one motion -- an inclined plane, wedge, screw, lever, wheel and axle, and pulley |
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| a combination of two or more simple machines |
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| a force applied to a machine |
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| the force a machine must overcome |
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| a comparison of the effort force to the resistance force for a machine |
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| a simple machine that is a sloped surface, or ramp |
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| a moving inclined plane with one or two sloping sides |
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| an inclined plane wrapped around a shaft |
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| a simple machine made from a rod or plank that pivots about a point |
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| the point about which a lever pivots |
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| a simple machine made from two rigidly attached wheels that rotate together |
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| a simple machine that allows you to pull down to lift a weight |
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| the ability of a machine to convert work input to work output |
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