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    A Gasoline Engine Absorbs 2 500 J of Heat and Performs
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A Gasoline Engine Absorbs 2 500 J of Heat and Performs

Question 47

Question 47

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A gasoline engine absorbs 2 500 J of heat and performs 1 000 J of mechanical work in each cycle. The efficiency of the engine is


A) 80%
B) 40%
C) 60%
D) 20%
E) 50%

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