For an ideal machine: </br>(a) Output energy = Input energy </br>(b) Output energy > Input energy </br>(c) Output energy < Input energy </br>(d) Work output > Work input

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For an ideal machine:
(a) Output energy = Input energy
(b) Output energy > Input energy
(c) Output energy < Input energy
(d) Work output > Work input

May 5, 2024

Answer

(a) Output energy = Input energy

Reason — In an ideal machine, the output energy is equal to the input energy. Ideal machines do not account for any energy losses due to friction, inefficiencies, or other factors.

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For an ideal machine: (a) Output energy = Input energy (b) Output energy > Input energy (c) Output energy < Input energy (d) Work output > Work input

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For an ideal machine:
(a) Output energy = Input energy
(b) Output energy > Input energy
(c) Output energy < Input energy
(d) Work output > Work input