There are two fuels X and Z .X has calorific value 45000 and Z 75000 .However X has ignition temperature 350 which is lower as compared to the ignition temperature of Z which is 750 .Now which of these is the best fuel ?

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Solution

X is a better fuel because it has lower ignition temperature. It requires lower energy to burn and give off energy. A good fuel is a fuel that has average ignition temperature.

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