The discussion clarifies that amplifier efficiency cannot be calculated using the formula P output/P input x 100 with RMS values, as it leads to different results. Efficiency is defined as the power delivered to a resistive load divided by the DC power supplied to the amplifier, multiplied by 100 for percentage representation. The power into the resistive load is derived from the AC voltage across the load, while the power into the amplifier is determined by the product of the DC supply voltage and the DC current supplied to the amplifier's transistors.
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