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3.2 Dissipation and efficiency

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Question 46
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A device operates in two stages. The table shows the input energy and efficiency for each stage.

StageInput energy in J\mathrm{J}JEfficiency
P20080%
Q80050%

The stages receive energy separately from the supply.

What is the efficiency for the complete operation?

[1]
A

40%40\%40%

B

65%65\%65%

C

56%56\%56%

D

74%74\%74%

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3.2 Dissipation and efficiency Questions

  1. GCSE
  2. /Physics
  3. /3.2 Dissipation and efficiency

100 exam-style questions on Edexcel GCSE Physics 3.2 Dissipation and efficiency, covering 3.2.1 Dissipation of energy, 3.2.2 Reducing unwanted energy transfers, 3.2.3 Efficiency, and 3.2.4 Increasing efficiency. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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