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ERG |
Work energy |
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EFFICIENCY |
The ratio of useful work to energy expended. |
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METERGRAM |
A measure of energy or work done; the power exerted in
raising one gram through the distance of one meter against gravitation. |
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FOOT POUNDAL |
A unit of energy or work, equal to the work done in
moving a body through one foot against the force of one poundal. |
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KILOGRAMMETRE |
A measure of energy or work done, being the amount
expended in raising one kilogram through the height of one meter, in
the latitude of Paris. |
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FOOT POUND |
A unit of energy, or work, being equal to the work done
in raising one pound avoirdupois against the force of gravity the
height of one foot. |
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POTENTIAL |
The energy of an electrical charge measured by its power
to do work; hence, the degree of electrification as referred to some
standard, as that of the earth; electro-motive force. |
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POWER |
The rate at which mechanical energy is exerted or mechanical
work performed, as by an engine or other machine, or an animal, working
continuously; as, an engine of twenty horse power. |
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ENTERPRISE |
That which is undertaken; something attempted to be
performed; a work projected which involves activity, courage, energy,
and the like; a bold,... |
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WORK |
The causing of motion against a resisting force. The amount
of work is proportioned to, and is measured by, the product of the
force into the a... |
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JOULE |
A unit of work which is equal to 107 units of work in the C.
G. S. system of units (ergs), and is practically equivalent to the
energy expended... |