KINEMATIC FORMULAS

Work:  W = F * d

W - work;  F - force;  d - distance

Ideal Mechanical Advantage:  IMA = d_A ÷ d_L

d_A - distance through which applied force F acts

d_L - distance load moves against force W without friction

Actual Mechanical Advantage:  AMA = W ÷ F

Mechanical Equivalent of Heat:  W = J * Q

W - work;  J - mechanical equivalent of heat;  Q - heat

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