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Definition of efficiency

Ratio of useful work done to energy supplied

Efficiency formula using energy

useful energy outputtotal energy input\frac{\text{useful energy output}}{\text{total energy input}}

Efficiency formula using power

useful power outputtotal power input\frac{\text{useful power output}}{\text{total power input}}

How efficiency is commonly expressed

As a percentage

One way to increase system efficiency

Reducing waste output

Another way to increase system efficiency

Recycling waste output

Examples of reducing waste output

Lubrication, thermal insulation

Example of recycling waste output

Absorbing thermal waste and recycling as input energy

Efficiency: 20J20J useful output from 100J100J input

20%

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