Physics 1.1.15 Flashcards

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What is ‘Efficiency’?

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The Efficiency of a System is a measure of the amount of Wasted Energy in an Energy Transfer.

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A System has high Efficiency if most of the Energy Transferred is ___.

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Useful.

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A System has low Efficiency if most of the Energy Transferred is ___.

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Wasted.

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Efficiency = …

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Useful Power Out / Total Power In

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