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Definition of efficiency

Ratio of useful work done to energy supplied

How efficiency is commonly expressed

As a percentage

Efficiency formula using energy

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

Efficiency formula using power

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

First method to increase system efficiency

Reducing waste output

Second method 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

Light bulb example: total energy input

100 joules

Light bulb example: useful light energy output

20 joules

Light bulb example: efficiency result

20% efficient

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