Question 2 The brake-specific fuel consumption of a diesel engine is 0.2 kg/kWh.If the calorific value of diesel is 40 MJ/kg, the brake thermal efficiency is    a. 31%   b. 28.4%   c. 39.5%   d. 45%

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The brake-specific fuel consumption of a diesel engine is 0.2 kg/kWh.If the calorific value of diesel is 40 MJ/kg, the brake thermal efficiency is 

  a.

31%

  b.

28.4%

  c.

39.5%

  d.

45%

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