Question 14
Choose the incorrect statement from the following. A good fuel is one which:

(a) is readily available.
(b) produces a large amount of heat.
(c) leaves behind many undesirable substances.
(d) burns easily in the air at a moderate rate.

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Solution

The answer is (c).
A good fuel does not produce any harmful gases or leaves any residue after burning.

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Question 14 Choose the incorrect statement from the following. A good fuel is one which: (a) is readily available. (b) produces a large amount of heat. (c) leaves behind many undesirable substances. (d) burns easily in the air at a moderate rate.

The answer is (c). A good fuel does not produce any harmful gases or leaves any residue after burning.

Question 14
Choose the incorrect statement from the following. A good fuel is one which:

(a) is readily available.
(b) produces a large amount of heat.
(c) leaves behind many undesirable substances.
(d) burns easily in the air at a moderate rate.

The answer is (c).
A good fuel does not produce any harmful gases or leaves any residue after burning.