Systems components Flashcards
1
Q
What is an input?
A
The force, energy, or resources that you put into a system
2
Q
What is an output?
A
The task or service that a system is designed to perform
3
Q
What are side effects?
A
The unintended or undesired outputs of a system
4
Q
What is a machine?
A
Any mechanical system that reduces the force required do work.
5
Q
3 things of machine
A
Increases the amount of force applied to an object
Increases the distance on the amount of force on an object
Changes the direction of a force
6
Q
Unit of energy?
A
Joule
7
Q
Calculate Force
A
Force of gravity = mass of object in kg x earths gravitational field
8
Q
Calculate Work
A
Work = force in newtons x distance in meters
9
Q
Calculate MA
A
MA= output force in newtons / input force in newtons
10
Q
Calculate IMA
A
IMA = input force / output force
