What is meant by conventional sources of energy? Write the names of two conventional sources of energy.

Which of the following is more environment friendly ?

The calorific values of three fuels A, B and C are 33 KJ/g, 150 KJ/g, respectively. A is solid, B is liquid and C is a gas at room temperature. On combustion, both A and B produces carbon dioxide while C explodes forming steam. B and C leave no residue after combustion while A leaves behind some solid residue. Which one of the three fuels is the most ideal? Give two reasons to support your answer.

Arrange the following fuels in the order of decreasing calorific values (keeping the fuels with highest calorific value first):

Biogas, Kerosene, Wood, Petrol, Hydrogen gas, Methane

Explain why, natural gas is considered to be a good fuel.

Name the product of petroleum that is used to drive heavy vehicles.

Arrange the following fuels in order of increasing calorific values (keeping the fuels with lowest calorific value first):

LPG, Coal, Alcohol, Dung cakes, Diesel

One of the following is not a characteristic of a good fuel. This is:

Which one of the following is not renewable energy technology?

Which of the two is a cleaner fuel: hydrogen or CNG? Why?

Why do we need alternative sources of energy?