Conservation and dissipation of energy

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Question 26
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Energy density is the amount of energy stored per kilogram of the energy source. The table below compares an electric delivery van with a petrol delivery van:

Power sourceEnergy density (MJ/kg)Mass of power source (kg)Total mass of van (kg)
Battery (Electric)1.23502200
Petrol (Petrol Van)43451800

Show why the petrol van has a greater range than the electric van. Use data from the table. Assume the efficiency of the two vans is the same. Include calculations in your answer.

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