The most important property for a jet fuel is its (A) Viscosity (B) Freezing point (C) Calorific value (D) Flash poin

The most important property for a jet fuel is its
(A) Viscosity
(B) Freezing point
(C) Calorific value
(D) Flash poin
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(B) Freezing point
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