Unit 10 Vocab

What is the transfer of energy that occurs when a force is applied to an object, causing it to move?

• Power

• Work

• Force

• Efficiency

Which term describes the capacity to do work or produce change, existing in various forms such as kinetic, potential, thermal, and chemical?

• Energy

• Power

• Force

• Mechanical Advantage

What is the rate at which work is done or energy is transferred, often measured in watts?

• Efficiency

• Power

• Work

• Force

What is a push or pull exerted on an object, which can cause it to accelerate or change direction?

• Energy

• Work

• Force

• Power

What type of energy does an object possess due to its motion?

• Potential Energy

• Kinetic Energy

• Thermal Energy

• Chemical Energy

What is the stored energy in an object based on its position or state, such as height or elasticity?

• Kinetic Energy

• Potential Energy

• Mechanical Advantage

• Efficiency

What is the ratio of the output force produced by a machine to the input force applied to it, indicating how much a machine amplifies force?

• Efficiency

• Mechanical Advantage

• Power

• Work

What is the measure of how much useful work or energy is produced compared to the total energy input, often expressed as a percentage?

• Power

• Efficiency

• Work

• Force

What is a basic device that changes the direction or magnitude of a force, including levers, pulleys, and inclined planes?

• Compound Machine

• Simple Machine

• Wheel and Axle

• Screw

What is a combination of two or more simple machines working together to perform a task, such as a bicycle or a car?

• Simple Machine

• Compound Machine

• Lever

• Pulley