Home
Class 8
CHEMISTRY
Name the unit in which the calorific val...

Name the unit in which the calorific value of a fuel is expressed.

Text Solution

AI Generated Solution

**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding Calorific Value**: The calorific value of a fuel refers to the amount of heat energy produced when a certain amount of fuel is completely burned (combusted). 2. **Unit of Measurement**: The calorific value is expressed in terms of energy per unit mass of the fuel. 3. **Identifying the Unit**: The standard unit used to express the calorific value of a fuel is "kilojoules per kilogram" (kJ/kg). ...
Doubtnut Promotions Banner Mobile Dark
|

Topper's Solved these Questions

  • COAL AND PETROLEUM

    NCERT|Exercise QUESTION |15 Videos
  • MATERIALS : METALS AND NON-METALS

    NCERT|Exercise QUESTION|22 Videos

Similar Questions

Explore conceptually related problems

Name the unit in which the calorific valu of a fuel is expressed.

Define the calorific value of a fuel.

Knowledge Check

  • Name the unit in which the calorific value of fuel is expressed.

    A
    Candela
    B
    Kilojoule
    C
    Kelvin
    D
    Kilogram
  • Similar Questions

    Explore conceptually related problems

    What is calorific value of a fuel?

    Define calorific value of a fuel.

    The calorific value of a fuel is expressed in a unit called

    Give the calorific values of below fuels: Diesel

    The unit of calorific value of a fuel is _____

    Calorific value of _____ fuels is high.

    Give the calorific values of below fuels: LPG