Question

Why are coal and petroleum used for?

Answer 1

Answer:

Petroleum is one of the most important and widely used fuels in today’s time. Some of its advantages are:

1. These are transportation fuels, i.e, via air, water or land.
2. Diesel is used to power turbines for the production of electricity in large scale industries.
3. Oil is used to produce electricity at homes and shops
4. Oils help lubricate different types of high-end machines used in different industries, hospitals etc.
5. Kerosene is used for domestic purposes at home
6. Used by chemical industries to produce plastic, dyes, paints, synthetic rubber, pesticides, perfumes etc.

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