Q:

A diesel engine is usually more efficient than a spark ignition engine because ___________

A) Diesel being a heavier hydrocarbon, release more heat per kg than gasoline B) The air standard efficiency of diesel engine is higher than the otto cycle, at a fixed compression ratio
C) The compression ratio of diesel engine is higher than petrol engine D) Self ignition temperature of diesel engine is higher than that of gasoline
 

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