Energy Efficiency Assignment Help - 9th Grade

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The discussion focuses on a 9th-grade assignment about the efficiency of small electric motors, specifically seeking information on factors affecting efficiency, the importance of understanding it, and its relevance to scientific applications. Key points include the influence of mass on motor efficiency and the implications of motor efficiency for technologies like electric cars. Participants emphasize the need for the student to demonstrate effort in their research while offering guidance rather than direct answers. The conversation reflects a collaborative approach to learning, encouraging critical thinking about energy efficiency. Understanding these concepts is crucial for both academic success and real-world applications in technology.
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hi everyone

so i am working on an assignment to overall find the efficiency of a small electric motor.

i need help with the following things:

1. Factors that can affect efficiency of a small motor (i need to talk about mass as the factor)
2. Why it is important to understand efficiency
3. Explaining the relevance of efficiency to scientific applications or the relevance in supporting scientific knowledge
4. why it is important to know about efficiency of motor (so like implications for example electric cars)

If you have any info on these that would be the best! oh and by the way I am in 9th grade so yeah.
Cheers :)
 
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hi there
welcome to PF :smile:

what have you found out so far in your research ?

people will help you but will try and not give you straight out answers to homework
rather they will help point you in the right direction, but you need to show some effort :smile:

I have asked for this to be moved to the homework section

cheers
Dave
 

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