Why is the efficiency of a machine always less than 100%?

Three point charges, two positive and one negative, each having a magnitude of 20 μc are placed at the vertices of an equilateral triangle (30 cm on a side). what is the magnitude of the electrostatic force on the negative charge

Can somebody explain to me how newton's 3rd law relates to momentum? ~ap physics 1

Electric field of the earth. the earth has a net electric charge that causes a field at points near its surface equal to 150 n> c and directed in toward the center of the earth. (a) what magnitude and sign of charge would a 60-kg human have to acquire to overcome his or her weight by the force exerted by the earth’s electric field? (b) what would be the force of repulsion between two people each with the charge calculated in part (a) and separated by a distance of 100 m? is use of the earth’s electric field a feasible means of flight? why or why not?