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When will the gross and net calorific value of a fuel be the same?

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If it's carbon content is very low.

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If it's ash content is zero.

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If it's hydrogen content is zero.

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Depends upon the state of the fuel.

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Solution

The correct option is C If it's hydrogen content is zero.
The calorific value of a fuel depends upon the percentage of hydrogen content present in them. If a fuel's hydrogen content is zero, the gross and net calorific value of a fuel will be same.

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