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What is the significance of lower moisture content in coal?
It increases the calorific value of coal.
Why is the presence of nitrogen considered undesirable in coal?
Nitrogen has no calorific value.
How does the presence of high volatile matter affect the combustion of coal?
It causes a large proportion of matter to escape unburnt.
Learn about what fuel is and how it produces useful energy through combustion or nuclear reactions. Discover the classification of fuels based on occurrence and types like primary or natural fuels. Explore examples of different chemical fuels used for domestic and industrial purposes.
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