Question

Which of the following is not a characteristic of an ideal fuel?

• A. It should be readily available
• B. It should produce a large amount of heat
• C. It should have a low calorific value
• D. It should not leave behind any undesirable substances

Answer 1

The correct option is C

It should have a low calorific value

An ideal fuel must have a high calorific value which is the amount of heat energy present in fuel and which is determined by the complete combustion of a specified quantity at constant pressure and in normal conditions. It is also called calorific power. The unit of calorific value is kilojoule per kilogram i.e. KJ/Kg.