The transfer of energy that occurs when a force makes an object or a particle move is called ____________
What is work?
The force being applied to a machine.
What is input force?
Add its kinetic and potential energies.
How would you calculate an object's mechanical energy?
This is the unit for work.
What is a Joule?
The force applied by a machine.
What is output force?
The equation to find work.
What is Work = Force X Distance
Change the amount of force you exert or the distance over which you exert the force.
What do machines do?
You push a rock weighing 10 N of work in 25 meters. This is your power.
What is 250 Joules?
Energy stored in a chemical bonds.
What is Chemical Potential Energy?
A wedge moves to do work, while an inclined plane stays still to do work.
The difference between a wedge and an inclined plane.
You push a car 100 N at distance of 5 Meters. This is how much work you did on the car.
What is 500 Joules?
Rubbing your hands together on a cold day to stay warm. (Think Energy Chain)
What is an example of mechanical energy into thermal energy?
A wheel barrow is an example of what type of simple machine.
What is second class lever?
What is another name for the effort someone applies to a simple machine?
What is input?