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A machine is a device that can change the magnitude and line of action of a force.
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A simple machine amplifies the input force (effort) to a larger output force (load).
Movement ratio (or velocity ratio) of a machine is defined as the ratio of the distance moved by the effort to the distance moved by the load. Movement ratio can be expressed as
MR = DE / DL (1)
where
MR = movement ratio
DE = distance moved by the effort
DL = distance moved by the load
The efficiency of a simple machine is defined as the ratio of the force ratio to the movement ratio and can be expressed as
μ = FR / MR (2)
where
μ = machine efficiency
FR = force ratio