what is efficiency?
-measure of the proportion of input energy that is transferred usefully
machines transform an input energy into 1 or more output energies
what does wasted thermal energy do
spreads to surroundings, warming it up
how do we prevent wasted heat energy between 2 objects due to friction
lubricate parts e.g with oil
how do we prevent wasted heat energy because of the resistance of wires when current flows
how do we prevent air resistance opposing motion of object
streamline the object to make it more aerodynamic
how do we prevent sound created by vibrations of machinery transfers energy to surroundings