Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Energy conservation

Energy conservation — practice question

An electric motor has an input power $P_{in}$, useful output power $P_{out}$ and efficiency $\eta$. What is the power lost in the motor?

  • A$\eta P_{in}$
  • B$\left(\frac{1}{\eta}-1\right)P_{in}$
  • C$\eta P_{out}$
  • D$\left(\frac{1}{\eta}-1\right)P_{out}$

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