Based on the law of conservation of energy, how can we reasonably improve a machine's ability to do work?

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Nicolas Porter

Physics

15 August, 06:07

Based on the law of conservation of energy, how can we reasonably improve a machine's ability to do work?

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Daniella Larson · Answer 1

Machines simply transmit mechanical work from one part of a device to another part. A machine produces force and controls the direction and the motion of force, but it cannot create energy. A machine's ability to do work is measured by two factors. These are (1) mechanical advantage and (2) efficiency.