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In any energy conversion process the lost energy is transformed into ……..
a) light                                   
b) 
heat
c) none                                 
d) both a & b

b

……………the ratio of useful energy or work output to the total energy or work input.
a) probability                       
b) degree
c) 
efficiency
                        
d) productivity

c


d



The unit of efficiency is ………………
a) J/S                     
b) W/S
c) Ca/s                                  
d)
none of these

d

Explanation: Efficiency is the ratio of same quantities and therefore units cancel, therefore efficiency has no units.



An incandescent light bulb is only…efficient.
a) 
5%  
b) 10%                  
c) 20%  
d) 30%

a

A florescent lamp is about ………efficient.
a) 10% 
b) 30%                  
c) 
20% 
d) 40%

c

Explanation: A Florescent lamp is about 20% efficient of converting electrical energy into light.