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Compare LPG and wood as fuels.
Distinguish Between
Solution
| LPG | wood | |
| 1. | It is gaseous fuel. | It is solid fuel. |
| 2. | It does not produce smoke. | It produces smoke. |
| 3. | Its calorific value is higher (55000 kJ/kg). | Its calorific value is less (17000-22000 kJ/kg). |
| 4. | It is easily stored in cylinders. | It requires more space to store. |
| 5. | It does not cause any pollution. | It causes more pollution. |
| 6. | Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) is a multipurpose fuel with various home and industrial applications. | Wood has been a traditional fuel for both domestic and industrial use. |
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