Gasoline yields 4.8 ˛ 107 joules per kg when burned. The density of gasoline is approximately the same as that of water, and 1 gal = 3.8 L. How much energy does your car use on a trip of 100mi if you get 25 mi per gallon?

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Gasoline yields 4.8 ˛ 107 joules per kg when burned. The density of gasoline is approximately the same as that of water, and 1 gal = 3.8 L. How much energy does your car use on a trip of 100mi if you get 25 mi per gallon?