Question

What is a fuel? Give four characteristics of good fuel

Answer 1

Explanation:

1. A fuel is any material that can be made to react with other substances so that it releases energy as heat energy or to be used for work. The concept was originally applied solely to those materials capable of releasing chemical energy but has since also been applied to other sources of heat energy such as nuclear energy
2. An ideal fuel should have the following properties:High calorific value. Moderate ignition temperature. Low moisture content. Low NOn combustible matter.

Answer 2

Answer:

A fuel is a material that is burned to produce heat or power.

Explanation:

Characteristics characteristics of a good fuel are:-

(i). High calorific value.

(ii). It should be abundantly available on Earth.

(iii). It should be economically economically profitable.

(iv). Low moisture content.

(v). Easy to transport and store.