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

Potential difference and power — practice question

An electric motor is needed to provide $120\,\text{W}$ of mechanical output power. The motor’s efficiency is $80\%$. Which row is correct?

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

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