3.1.5

Efficiency of Energy Transfer

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Efficiency of Energy Transfer

The efficiency of an energy transfer can never be more than 100. It is defined below:

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Efficiency (energy in joules)

  • Efficiency = (useful energy output/total energy input) x 100
    • The useful energy output and total energy input are measured in joules (J).
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Efficiency (power in watts)

  • Efficiency = (useful power output/total power input) x 100
    • The useful power output and total power input are measured in watts (W).

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