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  1. The specific fuel consumption of a petrol engine compared to diesel engine of same H.P. is

  2. A.

     Same

    B.

     More

    C.

     Less

    D.

     Less or more depending on operating conditions

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    Answer : Option B

    Explanation :

    The specific fuel consumption of a petrol engine compared to diesel engine of same H.P. is more. A fuel consumption of 1 litre per 100km corresponds to approximately 26.5g CO2/km for diesel and 23g CO2/km for petrol, depending on the exact composition of the fuel.


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