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noun
The ratio of the output force produced by a machine (especially a simple machine) to the applied input force.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
Topics: engineering, mechanical, mechanical-engineering, natural-sciences, physical-sciences
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noun
the ratio of the force exerted by a machine to the force applied to it
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: ratio
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