A machine takes 500 W input and loses 120 W as frictional heat. What is its output power?
A380 W
B620 W
C120 W
D500 W
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. 380 W
Input power equals useful output power plus frictional loss, so output is 500 − 120 = 380 W.
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