What is defined as the ratio of the net electrical power output to the rate of fuel energy input?  A. Combustion efficiency  B. Thermal efficiency  C. Overall efficiency  D. Furnace efficiency

What is defined as the ratio of the net electrical power output to the rate of fuel energy input?  A. Combustion efficiency  B. Thermal efficiency  C. Overall efficiency  D. Furnace efficiency
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