Physical Universe
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ISBN: 9780077862619
Author: KRAUSKOPF, Konrad B. (konrad Bates), Beiser, Arthur
Publisher: Mcgraw-hill Education,
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Chapter 4, Problem 24MC
The least polluting of the following fuels is
- a. coal
- b. gasoline
- c. diesel fuel
- d. natural gas
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Ch. 4 - In 2100 the number of people in the world is...Ch. 4 - Arrange these sources in the order of the energy...Ch. 4 - Of the following, the energy source likely to be...Ch. 4 - Prob. 4MCCh. 4 - Prob. 5MCCh. 4 - Prob. 6MCCh. 4 - Energy not ultimately derived from solar radiation...Ch. 4 - If present trends continue, an optimistic average...Ch. 4 - Prob. 9MCCh. 4 - Prob. 10MC
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