Podcast
Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson
Questions and Answers
What is the main constituent of fuel mentioned in the text?
What is the main constituent of fuel mentioned in the text?
- Carbon (correct)
- Nitrogen
- Oxygen
- Hydrogen
Which category do fossil fuels fall under according to the text?
Which category do fossil fuels fall under according to the text?
- Artificial fuels
- Nonrenewable fuels (correct)
- Renewable fuels
- Primary fuels
What is the primary source of coal formation according to the text?
What is the primary source of coal formation according to the text?
- Modification of vegetable substance (correct)
- Synthesis from inanimate substances
- Decomposition of plants and animals
- Combustion with oxygen
Which type of coal is known for being highly carbonaceous?
Which type of coal is known for being highly carbonaceous?
Signup and view all the answers
Why is Peat considered an uneconomic fuel according to the text?
Why is Peat considered an uneconomic fuel according to the text?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the main difference in burning characteristics between lignite and bituminous coal?
What is the main difference in burning characteristics between lignite and bituminous coal?
Signup and view all the answers
How is anthracite coal described in terms of its moisture and ash content?
How is anthracite coal described in terms of its moisture and ash content?
Signup and view all the answers
What does the Proximate Analysis of coal involve?
What does the Proximate Analysis of coal involve?
Signup and view all the answers
How is the calorific value of coal related to the fixed carbon content?
How is the calorific value of coal related to the fixed carbon content?
Signup and view all the answers
Which element in coal directly contributes towards its calorific value?
Which element in coal directly contributes towards its calorific value?
Signup and view all the answers
