10.+Mechanical+design

AHL Topic. Mechanical design.




 * __Key terms and words linked to this topic.__**

It is calculated with this formula : ||
 * Key term or word. || Meaning. ||
 * Mechanical advantage. ||  The advantage created by a machine that enables people to do work while using less force.
 * Velocity ratio. || A measurement of force amplification. ||
 * Efficiency. || Mechanical Advantage/ Velocity Ratio ||
 * Torque. ||  torsion: a twisting force ||

**__Formulae that you need to know.__**

Mechanical Advantage =Load/ effort

Velocity ratio = Distance moved by effort / Distance moved by load

Efficiency = Mechanical Advantage/ Velocity Ratio