Practice mode Current Electricity

When a source delivers maximum power to its external load, what is the efficiency of power transfer?

Correct answer A. 50%

Explanation

At maximum power transfer R = r, so the same current flows through equal resistances. Equal power is dissipated inside and outside the source, giving an efficiency of R/(R + r) = 50%.

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