A man purchased 'X' to use it as fuel for cooking. What qualities 'X' should possess to be used as a fuel? A) Low ignition temperature and cheap.  B) High calorific values and low ignition temperature.  C) Moderate calorific value and non-toxic. D) Moderate Ignition temperature and cheap. E) Low calorific value and non-toxic.

A man purchased 'X' to use it as fuel for cooking. What qualities 'X' should possess to be used as a fuel? A) Low ignition temperature and cheap.  B) High calorific values and low ignition temperature.  C) Moderate calorific value and non-toxic. D) Moderate Ignition temperature and cheap. E) Low calorific value and non-toxic. Correct Answer A, B

The correct answer is A, B.

Key Points

  • A good or valuable fuel has a low ignition temperature and a high calorific value.
  • Good fuels have a high calorific value, which means that the energy released when a specific amount of fuel is heated is greater.
  • The calorific value of a fuel is expressed in a unit called kilojoule per kg (kJ/kg).
  • Good fuels have a low ignition temperature (the lowest temperature at which a substance catches fire).
  • A good fuel is one which is readily available. It is cheap. 
  • It burns easily in air at a moderate rate. It produces a large amount of heat. It does not leave behind any undersirable substances.

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