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

Potential difference and power — practice question

An electric motor delivers $120\,\text{W}$ of useful mechanical output power. The motor has an efficiency of $60\%$. Which row is the correct one?

  • Aelectrical power input $72\,\text{W}$, waste heat power output $48\,\text{W}$
  • Belectrical power input $192\,\text{W}$, waste heat power output $72\,\text{W}$
  • Celectrical power input $200\,\text{W}$, waste heat power output $72\,\text{W}$
  • Delectrical power input $200\,\text{W}$, waste heat power output $80\,\text{W}$

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