Compound machines Flashcards
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What is a compound machine?
has more than one simple machine component
What is a function?
task it’s supposed to perform
What is a mechanical system?
collection of subsystems and component parts that work together to perform an overall function
What is a subsystem?
collection of component parts that work together to contribute to one aspect of the overall function of the system
What is a component?
one piece of a larger whole, single part
What is chemical energy?
energy involved in bonds between atoms, released during chemical reactions, can be stored by things like food and batteries.
What is electrical energy?
energy from the flow of charged particles, transmitted as electricity
What is kinetic energy?
energy than an object has because of its motion