A device that changes the direction or magnitude of a force, making work easier. Examples include levers and pulleys.

The ratio of output force to input force in a machine, indicating how much a machine amplifies force.

A rigid bar that rotates around a fixed point (fulcrum) to lift or move loads with less effort.

A wheel with a grooved rim that holds a rope or cable, used to lift heavy objects more easily.

A triangular tool that converts force applied to its blunt end into a splitting force, used for cutting or separating.

A flat surface tilted at an angle, allowing heavy objects to be raised with less effort.

An inclined plane wrapped around a cylinder, converting rotational force into linear motion.

A push or pull acting on an object, measured in newtons (N), that can cause motion.

The energy transferred when a force is applied over a distance, calculated as force times distance.

The resistance force that opposes motion between two surfaces in contact, affecting machine efficiency.

The ratio of useful work output to total work input, expressed as a percentage, indicating a machine's performance.

The weight or resistance that a machine is designed to lift or move.

The pivot point around which a lever rotates, crucial for determining mechanical advantage.

A measure of the rotational force applied to an object, influencing its ability to rotate.

A series of steps engineers follow to create solutions, including defining the problem, brainstorming, and prototyping.

An early model of a machine used to test and refine design concepts before final production.

The process of repeating a design or testing phase to improve performance based on feedback.

The systematic gathering of information during experiments to analyze and evaluate performance.

The examination of data to draw conclusions about a machine's efficiency and effectiveness.

Working together in teams to share ideas, solve problems, and enhance project outcomes.

The art of effectively communicating ideas to an audience, crucial for presenting engineering projects.

Tools like charts and diagrams used to enhance presentations and clarify complex concepts.

The ability to analyze information and make reasoned judgments, essential for problem-solving in engineering.

The process of identifying challenges and finding effective solutions during design and testing.

Fundamental concepts that guide the design and construction of machines and structures.