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A machine can never be 100% efficient because some work is always lost due to what?

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A machine can never be 100% efficient because some work is always lost due to the lack of materials or equipment that would convert work by 100%. It follows the second law of entropy. The ideal engine is known as Carnot’s engine having a 100% efficiency. So far, no engine has ever gotten to 100%.

kari74 [83]4 years ago

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Answer:

Friction

Explanation:

Ik cuz i took tha test, i wouldn't lie to fellow students <3

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