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Calculating efficiency from energy values

GCSE · Combined Science · Edexcel · CP3.3 — Efficiency: useful energy out / total energy in; Sankey diagrams; reducing wasted energy

Question

Edexcel Paper 1F (Foundation)

A motor is supplied with 800 J of electrical energy. It transfers 560 J usefully to lift a load. The rest is wasted as heat.

Calculate the efficiency of the motor as a percentage. (3 marks)

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