Physics: Principles with Applications
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Author: Douglas C. Giancoli
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Chapter 15, Problem 31P
A typical compact car experiences a total drag force of about 350 N at 55 mi/h. If this car gets 32 miles per gallon of gasoline at this speed, and a liter of gasoline (1 gal - 3.8 L) releases about 3.2 ×107 J when burned, what is the car's efficiency?
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