Mechanical Systems · Engineering & Design

Mechanical Advantage

Calculating the efficiency of systems and understanding the impact of friction.

Key Questions

  1. 1Why is no machine 100 percent efficient?
  2. 2How do we calculate the benefit of using a pulley system?
  3. 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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