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When a combustible substance is burnt, it produces both light and heat, when heat energy that is produced by it is used, called fuel. Usually, fuels are compounds of carbon and hydrogen, thus they combine with oxygen on burning and liberate carbon dioxide and water vapour. Substances such as wood, coal, kerosene, diesel, petrol, LPG, etc., are commonly used as fuels. Fuels may be used at home, in industries and for transportation.
Which of the following fuels is used for running automobiles?

A

Wood

B

Charcoal

C

Diesel

D

Coal

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The correct Answer is:
C
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