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| a device that combines two or more simple machines. |
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| the ratio of the output to input of energy or of power; it can be calculated by dividing work output by work input |
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| a flat surface with one end higher than the other |
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| a unit of work equal to one newton-meter |
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| a rigid object that pivots about a fixed point |
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| a device that changes the amount of force exerted or the direction in which force is exerted |
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| the number of times the force exerted on a machine multiplied by the machine |
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| a grooved wheel around which is wrapped a rope chain or cable |
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| an include plane wrapped around a central cylinder to form a spiral |
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| an included plan that moves |
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| two circular or cylindrical object that are fastened together and rotate about a common axis |
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| the transfer of energy to a body by the application of a force that causes an object to move in the direction of the force |
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| a quantity that measures the rate at which work is done or energy is transferred |
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| the unit used to express power; equivalent to a joule per second |
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| the work done on a machine |
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| the work done by a machine |
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