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Question
Why is charcoal considered better fuel than wood?
Solution
Charcoal is considered a better fuel than wood because of the
following reasons:
- Calorific value of charcoal is higher than the calorific value of wood.
- It produces no smoke.
- It burns easily without any flame.
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