Two different fuels can be used in a heat engine operating between the fuel burning temperature and a low temperature of 350 K. Fuel A burns at 2200 K delivering 30 000 kJ/kg and costs $1.50/kg. Fuel B burns at 1200 K, delivering 40 000 kJ/kg and costs $1.30/kg. Which fuel will you buy and why?
Two different fuels can be used in a heat engine operating between the fuel burning temperature and a low temperature of 350 K. Fuel A burns at 2200 K delivering 30 000 kJ/kg and costs $1.50/kg. Fuel B burns at 1200 K, delivering 40 000 kJ/kg and costs $1.30/kg. Which fuel will you buy and why?
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