Calculating Efficiency and Energy Transfers for Devices

The video tutorial explains how to calculate the efficiency of devices by analyzing energy transfers using Sankey diagrams. It covers examples of energy transfers in a car engine and a light bulb, demonstrating how to identify useful and wasted energy. The tutorial also includes a detailed calculation of the efficiency of a fan, emphasizing the importance of understanding energy conservation and efficiency percentages.

In the context of energy transfers, what is the significance of the conservation of energy principle?

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What does it mean when we say that 80% of the energy supplied to a light bulb is wasted?

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How is the useful energy output of an electric fan calculated based on its efficiency?

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