Practice - Efficiency: The Cost of Reality
Practice Questions
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Define efficiency in your own words.
💡 Hint: Think about what happens to the input energy.
What is one reason a machine may not be 100% efficient?
💡 Hint: Consider common forces acting on moving parts.
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Interactive Quizzes
Quick quizzes to reinforce your learning
What is the formula for calculating efficiency?
💡 Hint: Look for the equation involving outputs and inputs.
True or False: A machine can be 100% efficient in real-world applications.
💡 Hint: Consider real-world applications and their limitations.
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Challenge Problems
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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.
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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