Energy Efficiency and Transformation

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What is the main reason why devices are not 100% efficient?

Some energy is transferred into a non-useful form

What is the purpose of the separator in a geothermal powerplant?

To separate water and steam

What is the formula for efficiency?

Output energy / Input energy

In a 4-stroke gas engine, what is the purpose of the spark plug?

<p>To ignite the air and fuel mixture</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the unit of temperature measurement?

<p>Celsius, Fahrenheit, or Kelvin</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of heat?

<p>Energy transferred due to a difference in temperature</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the reinjection pump in a geothermal powerplant?

<p>To sustain the reservoir pressure</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between heat and work?

<p>Heat is energy transferred while work is energy done</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the intake manifold in a 4-stroke gas engine?

<p>To distribute air and fuel to the cylinders</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the unit of measurement for RPMs?

<p>Revolutions per minute</p> Signup and view all the answers

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