An automobile engine consumes fuel at a rate of 26 L/s and delivers 65 kw of power to the wheels. If the fuel has a heating value of 44,000 kJ/kg and a density of 0.8 cm2 determine the efficiency of this engine.

An automobile engine consumes fuel at a rate of 26 L/s and delivers 65 kw of power to the wheels. If the fuel has a heating value of 44,000 kJ/kg and a density of 0.8 cm2 determine the efficiency of this engine.

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g
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