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Energy Efficiency =
Useful Energy Output/Total Energy
Input x 100 (%)
If a power plant uses 100 units of
energy to create electricity and the
output is 5 units, where does the
95% of the energy input go?
A. lost as heat
B. lost as gas
C. escapes the system as potential energy

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I looked it up and the answer is A because lots of electricity is lost as heat through conductors. i also found stuff for the other answers but this seemed the most accurate and credible.

If a power plant uses 100 units of energy to create electricity and the output is 5 units, 95% of the energy input goes as lost as heat.

Could you ever create a machine where 100% of the input energy would turn into output energy?

No, a real machine can't have an efficiency of 100%. An efficiency of 100% means that there is no loss and the output energy (or work) of the machine is equal to input energy (or work). In real machines, there is always some loss of energy to overcome friction and air resistance.

How do you calculate the energy efficiency of a power plant?

To express the efficiency of a generator or power plant as a percentage, divide the equivalent Btu content of a kWh of electricity (3,412 Btu) by the heat rate. For example, if the heat rate is 10,500 Btu, the efficiency is 33%. If the heat rate is 7,500 Btu, the efficiency is 45%.

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