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An engine causes a car to move 10 meters with a force of 100 N. The engine produces 10,000 J of energy. What is the efficiency of this engine?

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Answer:

10%

Step-by-step explanation:

Efficiency = work done / energy used

e = (10 m × 100 N) / (10,000 J)

e = 0.1

The efficiency is 0.1, or 10%.

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