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A-LevelPhysicsWork, energy and powerMay/June 2011Paper 1 Q181 Mark

An electric motor produces 120 W of useful mechanical output power. The efficiency of the motor is 60%. Which row is correct?

Aelectrical power input/W: 72, waste heat power output/W: 48
Belectrical power input/W: 192, waste heat power output/W: 72
Celectrical power input/W: 200, waste heat power output/W: 72
Delectrical power input/W: 200, waste heat power output/W: 80

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About This A-Level Physics Question

This multiple-choice question appeared in the Cambridge A-Level Physics (9702) May/June 2011 examination, Paper 1 Variant 2. It tests the topic of Work, energy and power and is worth 1 mark.

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