L5 - energy efficiency Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
Q
efficiency equation
A
efficiency(value less than 1)=useful energy total/total energy input
2
Q
efficiency â‰
A
efficiency percentage (two different questions)
3
Q
how is energy wasted most often?
A
as sound or heat
4
Q
how can you improve efficiency?
A
reducing sound and heat produced. use more efficient components in electronics or by reducing friction in things that move.