Mechanical Systems · Engineering & Design
Mechanical Advantage
Calculating the efficiency of systems and understanding the impact of friction.
Key Questions
- 1Why is no machine 100 percent efficient?
- 2How do we calculate the benefit of using a pulley system?
- 3How can we minimize energy loss in a mechanical system?
Ontario Curriculum Expectations
ON: Structures and Mechanisms - Grade 8
Grade: Grade 8
Subject: Science
Unit: Mechanical Systems
Period: Engineering & Design
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