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If a device has an efficiency of 75%, what is its efficiency in decimal form?
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Conservation and dissipation of energy
Question
If a device has an efficiency of 75%, what is its efficiency in decimal form?
Answer
The efficiency in decimal form is 0.75.
Explanation
This question assesses the student's understanding of converting percentage values to decimals. The conversion involves dividing the percentage by 100, reinforcing the concept of efficiency in different formats.
Common mistake
Confusing Efficiency Formats
Students often confuse decimal and percentage formats for efficiency, mistakenly stating a decimal value as a percentage.
To fix this, remember to multiply the decimal efficiency by 100 to convert it to a percentage.
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