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A vehicle is only 18% efficient. How was the other 82% of the energy lost?

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Answer: 82% of energy lost due to heat and friction.

Step-by-step explanation:

The efficiency of a machine with mechanical advantage can never be equal to 100% due to friction.

So if a vehicle is only 18% efficient, the remaining 82% is lost due to friction and thermal energy.

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