Practice Efficiency: The Cost of Reality - 4.4 | Work, Energy & Simple Machines | IB IMYP Grade 8 Physics
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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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Interactive Quizzes

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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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Question 1

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.

Question 2

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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