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What is the formula used to calculate efficiency?
efficiency = total energy input - useful energy output
efficiency = useful energy output ÷ total energy input
efficiency = total energy input ÷ useful energy output
efficiency = useful energy output x total energy input
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If a machine takes in 1,200 J of energy and converts it into 480 J of useful output energy, what is its efficiency?
20%
40%
28%
60%
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What is the theoretical limit for efficiency according to the laws of thermodynamics?
90%
50%
75%
100%
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If an electrical generator takes in 25,000 J and outputs 18,000 J of electricity, what is its efficiency?
28%
82%
45%
72%
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Why is higher efficiency generally desirable?
it reduces resource usage
all of the above
it lowers operating costs
it decreases harmful emissions
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What quantifies how well energy is converted to useful output rather than being wasted?
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What type of energy transformation always decreases efficiency?
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Give 3 reasons why higher efficiency is generally desirable.
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A light bulb uses 60 J of energy to produce 15 J of light energy. Calculate the efficiency of the light bulb.
40%
75%
20%
25%
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An engine consumes 1000 J of thermal energy and performs 300 J of mechanical work. What is the efficiency of the engine?
25%
50%
70%
30%
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A heater converts 2,000 J of electrical energy into 1,500 J of heat energy. What is its efficiency?
50%
75%
85%
25%
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A generator produces 500 J of electrical energy from 800 J of mechanical energy. Calculate the efficiency of the generator.
37.5%
50%
62.5%
75%
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