Practice Efficiency: The Cost Of Reality (4.4) - Work, Energy & Simple Machines
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Efficiency: The Cost of Reality

Practice - Efficiency: The Cost of Reality

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

Define efficiency in your own words.

💡 Hint: Think about what happens to the input energy.

Question 2 Easy

What is one reason a machine may not be 100% efficient?

💡 Hint: Consider common forces acting on moving parts.

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Question 1

What is the formula for calculating efficiency?

Efficiency = Useful Work / Total Work
Efficiency = (Useful Work Output / Total Work Input) × 100%
Efficiency = Input Work - Output Work

💡 Hint: Look for the equation involving outputs and inputs.

Question 2

True or False: A machine can be 100% efficient in real-world applications.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider real-world applications and their limitations.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

Explain how an industry can achieve high machine efficiencies and provide a real-world example.

💡 Hint: Think of improvements in machine design and material technology.

Challenge 2 Hard

A designer must reduce energy losses in a manufacturing fleet. Discuss strategies they could use.

💡 Hint: Factor in environmental impact alongside cost.

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