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chapter 8
physical science
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Science
8th Grade
02/28/2011

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work
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the action that results when a force causes an object to move in the directions of the force
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joule
Definition
the unit used to express work and energy
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power
Definition
the rate at which work is done
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watt
Definition
the unit to express power
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work input
Definition
the work done on a machine
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work output
Definition
the work done by a machine
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mechanical advantgae
Definition
a number that tells how many times a machine multiplies force
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mechanical effeciency
Definition
a comparison simple expressed as a percentage of a machines work output with the work output
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machine
Definition
a devcie that help make work eaiser by changing the size or direction
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simple machine
Definition
the six machines from which all other machines ar constructed
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compound machine
Definition
a machine that is made of two or more simple machines
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lever
Definition
a simple machine consisting of a bar that pivots at a fixed point called a fulcrum
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fulcrum
Definition
fixed point at which lever pivots
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inclined plane
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a simple machine that is straight slanted surface
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wedge
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a simple machine that is a double the inclined plane that moves
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screw
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a simple machine that has an inclined wraped in a spiral
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wheel and axle
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a simple machine consisting 2 circular objects of different suzes
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puley
Definition
a simple machine cosisting of a wheel that holds a rope cable
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