Category:Definitions/Load

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Let $M$ be a machine.

The load on $M$ is an external force applied to a particular part of $M$ which is to be affected by the effort applied to $M$.

Hence it can be considered as the (reactive) force exerted by $M$ which is to be overcome by the (active) force exerted on $M$.