64575
AssignmentMultiple Choice

Introduction to Machines

Question 64575 • GA-GSE Physical Science B

Anouk does 150 J of work using a hammer to pull a nail out of a piece of wood, and the hammer does 105 J of work on the nail. What is the efficiency of the hammer?

Answer
A
1.4%
B
7%
C
70%
D
143%

Explanation

Efficiency is useful work output divided by work input, multiplied by 100%. The hammer does 105 J of useful work on the nail from 150 J of input work, so its efficiency is (105 ÷ 150) × 100% = 70%. The correct choice is 70%.

AI-written and checked against the verified answer.

Previous
Next