Efficiency of Energy Conversion
Students will calculate efficiency and discuss ways to improve energy efficiency in various systems.
Key Questions
- Explain why no energy conversion process can be 100% efficient.
- Analyze the energy losses in a typical incandescent light bulb.
- Design a system to improve the efficiency of a simple machine like a pulley.
MOE Syllabus Outcomes
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