Energy Efficiency Quiz
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1. Efficiency is calculated as:
- A. total input / useful output
- B. useful output / total input
- C. useful output × total input
- D. total input − useful output
2. Efficiency can be expressed as:
- A. A decimal only
- B. A percentage only
- C. Either a decimal or a percentage
- D. A whole number greater than 1
3. A kettle is supplied with 500 J and produces 400 J of useful thermal energy in the water. What is its efficiency?
- A. 0.2
- B. 0.5
- C. 0.8
- D. 1.25
4. Which of these reduces unwanted energy transfer due to friction?
- A. Thermal insulation
- B. Lubrication
- C. Increasing current
- D. Increasing voltage
5. (HT) A design engineer wants to increase the efficiency of a car engine's intended energy transfer. Which change would help?
- A. Removing the lubricant
- B. Reducing friction between moving parts
- C. Increasing the mass of the engine
- D. Increasing the total energy input without changing output