Why is no machine 100% efficient or more than 100% efficient?

Steven Banks asked Feb 21, 2023

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Steven Banks asked Feb 21, 2023

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Answer:

See below

Step-by-step explanation:

Energy is lost in the form of friction/heat/sound

you cannot get more work out of a machine than you put into it.

Haldun answered Feb 26, 2023

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