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Why can't a machine be 100% efficient?

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Efficiency**: - Efficiency of a machine is defined as the ratio of useful work output to the total work input, usually expressed as a percentage. - Mathematically, it can be represented as: \[ \text{Efficiency} = \left( \frac{\text{Useful Work Output}}{\text{Total Work Input}} \right) \times 100\% \] ...
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