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8th CBSE
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Earn 100

In an experiment 5 kg of a fuel was completely burnt. The heat produced was measured to be 1,80,000 KJ. Calculate the calorific value of the fuel.

Important Questions on Combustion, Flame and Fuels

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Expanded Universal Science>Chapter 6 - Combustion, Flame and Fuels>ASSESSMENT ZONE>Q D
Suppose you are asked to cook rice using cow dung cake, coal and LPG as fuels. Which fuel would you prefer? Give your reason.
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8th CBSE
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Expanded Universal Science>Chapter 6 - Combustion, Flame and Fuels>ASSESSMENT ZONE>Q E
Differentiate between combustible and non-combustible substances.
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8th CBSE
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Expanded Universal Science>Chapter 6 - Combustion, Flame and Fuels>ASSESSMENT ZONE>Q E
Identify and discuss the three main zones of the candle flame.
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8th CBSE
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Expanded Universal Science>Chapter 6 - Combustion, Flame and Fuels>ASSESSMENT ZONE>Q E
Mention five characteristics of an ideal fuel.
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8th CBSE
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Expanded Universal Science>Chapter 6 - Combustion, Flame and Fuels>ASSESSMENT ZONE>Q E
A candle produces a yellow flame on burning while LPG burning in a gas burner produces a blue flame. Explain.
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Expanded Universal Science>Chapter 6 - Combustion, Flame and Fuels>ASSESSMENT ZONE>Q E
Why are water and sand used to extinguish fires?
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8th CBSE
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Expanded Universal Science>Chapter 6 - Combustion, Flame and Fuels>ASSESSMENT ZONE>Q E
How does carbon dioxide help in extinguishing a fire?
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Expanded Universal Science>Chapter 6 - Combustion, Flame and Fuels>ASSESSMENT ZONE>Q E

Study the details of the following fuels and select the best fuel out of them. Give reason.

Fuel Calorific Value Ignition Temperature
X 45,000 KJ/kg 350°C
Y 35,000 KJ/kg 750°C
Z 75,000 KJ/kg 750°C