Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Potential difference and power

Potential difference and power — practice question

An electric motor must deliver $120\,\text{W}$ of mechanical output power. The motor has an efficiency of $80\%$. Which row is correct?

  • Aelectrical power input $120\,\text{W}$, waste heat output $24\,\text{W}$
  • Belectrical power input $120\,\text{W}$, waste heat output $96\,\text{W}$
  • Celectrical power input $150\,\text{W}$, waste heat output $30\,\text{W}$
  • Delectrical power input $150\,\text{W}$, waste heat output $120\,\text{W}$

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