Showerthoughts • 10 months ago

If a machine is never 100% efficient transforming energy into work because part of the energy is converted into heat, does it mean an electric heater is 100% efficient? [@[email protected]](h

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If a machine is never 100% efficient transforming energy into work because part of the energy is converted into heat, does it mean an electric heater is 100% efficient? [@[email protected]](h

Showerthoughts • 10 months ago

If a machine is never 100% efficient transforming energy into work because part of the energy is converted into heat, does it mean an electric heater is 100% efficient? @[email protected]

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11•10 months ago
KNEW it was gonna be the technology connections video.

was literally just talking about, and recommended this video, IRL like 10 minutes ago.

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