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Compare the combustion energy density of ethanol and gasoline on a per mass and volume basis; which is a more energy dense fuel?
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The combustion energy density is the amount of energy released when a fuel is completely burned. The combustion energy density of ethanol is approximately 29.7 megajoules per kilogram (MJ/kg). This means that when one kilogram of ethanol is burned, it releases Show more…
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