Chapter 4 EFFICIENCY OF ENERGY CONVERSION
energy output to energy input is always unity, or 100%. The meaning of the word ‘useful’ depends on the purpose of the device. For example, if the device is an electric heater, the useful energy output is heat, and the energy input is electricity. Electricity is converted to heat. Heat is also obtained from electricity in a light
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