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mechanical efficiency

In mechanics, the measure of the effectiveness with which a system performs. It is stated as the ratio of a system's work output to its work input. The efficiency of a real system is always less than 1 because of friction between moving parts. A machine with an efficiency of 0.8 returns 80% of the work input as work output; the remaining 20% is used to overcome friction. In a theoretically frictionless, or ideal, machine, the work input and work output are equal, and the efficiency would be 1, or 100%.

mechanical efficiency

mi′kan·ə·kəl i′fish·ən·sē

(mechanical engineering)

In an engine, the ratio of brake horsepower to indicated horsepower.

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This interconnection is achieved via planetary systems with some non-circular gears which have almost the same mechanical efficiency as the standard ones.

Innovative Transmission Mechanism Interconnecting a Number of ... by Panos Zaraphonitis / Science and technology, general community

Your engine and differentials can benefit from synthetic lubricant, which improves mechanical efficiency by reducing friction.

Refit your four-by: how to make your truck feel like new again by Adams, Cecil / Guns & Ammo

Other investigations have compared gross mechanical efficiency in hand cycling with hand rim wheelchair propulsion [7-8] or with row cycle propulsion [9].

Consistency of within-cycle torque distribution pattern in hand ... by Verellen, Joeri; Meyer, Christophe; Reynders, Sofie; Van Biesen, Debbie; Vanlandewijck, Yves / Journal of Rehabilitation Research & Development

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