Question 1018 of 749 · Maryland Journeyperson Electrician Exam
The efficiency of a motor is found by:
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Correct answer to question 1018
- C: Dividing output power by input power
Explanation
Efficiency is output divided by input, usually expressed as a percentage. It is always less than 100 percent because of losses such as heat and friction.
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