A car's engine is 20 percent efficient. When cruising, the car encounters an average retarding force of 1000 N. If the energy content of gasoline is 40 MJ/L, how many kilometers per liter does the car get?

A) 14 km/L
B) 12 km/L
C) 10 km/L
D) 8 km/L
E) none of the above


D

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