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  1. Name any two common fuels.

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  2. State any four characteristics of an ideal fuel (or good fuel).

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  3. Define the calorific value of a fuel.

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  4. "The calorific value of LPG is 55000 kj/kg". What does it mean ?

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  7. What is meant by rapid combustion ?

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  8. Give one example of rapid combustion.

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  9. What is meant by explosive combustion (or explosion) ?

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  10. Give one example of explosive combustion (or explosion)

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  11. How will you show that air is necessary for combustion ?

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  15. How is the fire produced by burning oil (or petrol) extinguished ?

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  16. How is the fire caused by electricity extinguished ?

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