A Diesel engine is more efficient that a gasoline engine because
A) It has a higher temperature and can therefore convert more heat into work.
B) It has a higher temperature and can therefore convert less heat into work.
C) It has a lower temperature and can therefore convert more heat into work.
D) It has a lower temperature and can therefore convert less heat into work.

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Diesel engines operate at a higher temperature compared to gasoline engines, which allows them to convert a greater percentage of heat into work, making them more efficient. This is in accordance with the second law of thermodynamics.

A Diesel Engine Is More Efficient That a Gasoline Engine