transmission efficiency
What transmission efficiency means in Physics GCSE, as defined for AQA.
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Useful output energy transfer divided by total input energy transfer, which is what efficiency measures.
Less energy being dissipated to the surroundings means the transmission is more efficient.
Topics that use transmission efficiency
- The National Grid (AQA GCSE)
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