Calculate the efficiency of each machine then choose the machine that has the highest efficiency.

Machine

Output Work (J)

Input Work (J)

A

750

1,500

B

1,000

4,000

C

450

600

D

3,000

5,000

(1 point)
Responses

D
D

C
C

A
A

B

1 answer

To calculate the efficiency of each machine, we use the formula:

\[ \text{Efficiency} = \left( \frac{\text{Output Work}}{\text{Input Work}} \right) \times 100 \]

Now, let's calculate the efficiency for each machine:

Machine A:

  • Output Work = 750 J
  • Input Work = 1,500 J
  • Efficiency = \( \left( \frac{750}{1500} \right) \times 100 = 50% \)

Machine B:

  • Output Work = 1,000 J
  • Input Work = 4,000 J
  • Efficiency = \( \left( \frac{1000}{4000} \right) \times 100 = 25% \)

Machine C:

  • Output Work = 450 J
  • Input Work = 600 J
  • Efficiency = \( \left( \frac{450}{600} \right) \times 100 = 75% \)

Machine D:

  • Output Work = 3,000 J
  • Input Work = 5,000 J
  • Efficiency = \( \left( \frac{3000}{5000} \right) \times 100 = 60% \)

Now, summarizing the efficiencies:

  • Machine A: 50%
  • Machine B: 25%
  • Machine C: 75%
  • Machine D: 60%

The machine with the highest efficiency is Machine C, with an efficiency of 75%.