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physical science chapter 13 Vocabulary

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workthe transfer of energy to an object by the application of a force at causes the object to move in the direction of the force
Joulesunit of work and energy, work is measured in joules
powera quantity that measures the rate at which work is done or energy is transformed
Mechanical Advantagea quantity that expresses how much a machine multiplies force or distance
simple machineone of the six types of machines, which are the basis for all other forms of machines
three classes of leversdepending on the position of the fulcrum thats why they are divided
six simple machinesthe six types of simple machines are the simple lever, the pulley,the wheel and the axle, the simple inclined plane, the wedge and the screw
energythe capacity of work
potential energythe energy that an object has because of the position, shape, or condition of the object
kinetic energythe energy of an object due to the objects motion


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