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What is the definition of a fuel?
A fuel can be defined as any combustible substance which, during combustion, gives a large amount of industrially and/or domestically useful heat.
Give examples of natural or primary fuels.
Examples of natural or primary fuels include wood, coal, peat, crude petroleum, and natural gas.
Provide examples of artificial or secondary fuels.
Examples of artificial or secondary fuels include coke (obtained from coal), petrol, diesel, and kerosene oil (obtained from crude petroleum by fractional distillation).
How is the heat evolved by burning fuels primarily used?
The heat evolved by burning fuels is primarily used for heating purposes, but it can also perform other important functions such as powering locomotive engines and internal combustion engines for mechanical work.
How can fuels be classified based on their physical state of aggregation?
Fuels can be classified based on their physical state of aggregation into three types.
Test your knowledge of fuels with this quiz on the definition and classification of different types of fuels. Explore the characteristics and uses of various combustible substances, and enhance your understanding of their industrial and domestic applications.
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