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Compare LPG and wood as fuels. [6 Marks]


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LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas):
  • The ignition temperature of LPG is low as compared to wood. (1 mark)
  • It does not produce any smoke and does not affect the environment or humans. (1 mark)
  • The calorific value of LPG is more as compared to wood. (1 mark)
Wood:
  • The ignition temperature of the wood is high as compared to LPG. (1 mark)
  • It produces smoke in large amounts which is harmful to the environment and humans. (1 mark)
  • The calorific value of wood is less as compared to LPG. (1 mark)
Thus, Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) is a better fuel than wood.

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