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Question
Answer the following in a word or two or in a sentence.
Write the formula for calculating the efficiency of a machine.
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Solution
Efficiency =`"Output energy"/"Input energy"`
The percentage value of efficiency of a machine is calculated as
Efficiency =`" Output energy"/" Input energy"`× 100 %
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