Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Energy conservation

Energy conservation — practice question

Over a period of time, fuel provides a car with energy $X$. Part of this energy becomes kinetic energy while the car speeds up. The remaining energy $Y$ is transferred away as thermal energy. What is the efficiency of the car?

  • A$\frac{X}{X - Y}$
  • B$\frac{Y}{X - Y}$
  • C$\frac{X - Y}{X}$
  • D$\frac{X - Y}{Y}$

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