Which of the Following Solid Fuel has Higher Calorific Value?

By Mohit Uniyal|Updated : June 29th, 2022

Which of the following solid fuel has the higher calorific value?

  1. Wood
  2. Cow dung cake
  3. Coal
  4. Rice husk

Answer: C

Anthracite has a higher calorific value.

Solution:

Solid materials that may be burned as fuel to release energy through combustion, which produces heat and light, are known as solid fuels. The total energy generated as heat during combustion is referred to as a fuel's calorific value.

Solid fuel 

Calorific value (kJ/kg)

Wood

17000-22000

Cow dung cake

6000–8000

Coal

25000-33000

Rice husk

3607

From the above data, it is clear that the answer to the question “Which of the following solid fuel has higher calorific value?” is “coal”.

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