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Physics · Oct / Nov 2016 · Paper 12 · Question 16

5054Efficiency

Which expression gives the efficiency of an a.c. generator?

  1. A\frac{\text{electrical energy output}}{\text{total energy input}}
  2. B\frac{\text{electrical energy output}}{\text{thermal energy output}}
  3. C\frac{\text{total energy output}}{\text{electrical energy input}}
  4. D\frac{\text{thermal energy output}}{\text{total energy input}}

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Correct answer: A. \frac{\text{electrical energy output}}{\text{total energy input}}

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