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What is an ideal fuel? Give examples.

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Ideal Fuel
An ideal fuel is a widely available, cheap, easy to transport, and readily combustible fuel.
They have a high calorific value.
These fuels do not produce any harmful gases and are classified under renewable sources of energy.
Example
LPG (Liquefied petroleum gas) and CNG (Compressed Natural Gas).
Biogas, nuclear energy, and fossil fuels.

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