How much energy is wasted by a 10% efficient filament bulb with 5 J of input?

Brohjoe asked Oct 7, 2023

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Brohjoe asked Oct 7, 2023

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Answer:

4.5 J wasted

Step-by-step explanation:

10 % efficient means 90% wasted

90% of 5 J = .9 *5 = 4.5 J

Shiva Prakash answered Oct 13, 2023

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