EASY
8th Foundation
IMPORTANT
Earn 100

Calorific values of some fuels are given:

Fuel Calorific value kJ/kg
Coal 25000-33000
Diseal 45000
LPG 55000
CNG 50000

On the basis of this data, find out the correct order of efficiency of fuels.

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Important Questions on Combustion and Flame

EASY
8th Foundation
IMPORTANT

Different zones of a candle flame are marked by the letters P,Q,R   and S.
Which of the following statements are correct?
(i) P is the luminous zone and is the hottest part of candle flame.
(ii) In zone Q, there is inadequate supply of oxygen.
(iii) Zone R contains unburnt wax vapours produced by melting of wax.
(iv) In S zone, carbon monoxide burns with a blue flame.

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EASY
8th Foundation
IMPORTANT
Mark the correct statement(s) among the following.
I. Water is a very good fire extinguisher as it cools down the fuels such as wood below its ignition temperature.
II. Water is a very good fire extinguisher for burning oils and electrical equipments.
III. Sand and soil may act as good fire extinguishers for burning oils.
EASY
8th Foundation
IMPORTANT
Different methods of extinguishing a fire involve the following:
I. Removing the combustible substance.
II. Cooling the substance to a temperature below its ignition temperature.
III. Cutting off the supply of air.
Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?
HARD
8th Foundation
IMPORTANT

Neha took a burning candle and covered it with an empty glass by putting it upside down. She observed that the candle burns for some time before it finally goes off. What is the reason for this?

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EASY
8th Foundation
IMPORTANT
Natural resources are classified as:
P. Exhaustible
Q. Inexhaustible
Some natural resources are
(i) Petrol, diesel
(ii) Coal, petroleum
(iii) Air, water
(iv) Cow dung cakes, sunlight
(v) Forests, minerals
Which of the following represents the correct match?