Principles of Simple Machines: 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. Mechanical advantage. In machines that transmit only mechanical energy, the ratio of the force exerted by the machine to the force applied to the machine is known as mechanical advantage.
The Rosicrucians are a mystical arcane society that played a major role in the development of Freemasonry. The rose and cross symbolize the society. It signifies crucifying the soul upon the body.
Epicureanism is a system of philosophy based upon the teachings of the ancient Greek philosopher Epicurus, founded around 307 BC. Epicurus was an atomic materialist, following in the steps of Democritus. His materialism led him to a general attack on superstition and divine intervention. Following Aristippusâabout whom very little is knownâEpicurus believed that what he called pleasure was the greatest good, but that the way to attain such pleasure was to live modestly, to gain ...