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Grade 12th passGeneral Physics

In an experiment, 4.5 kg of fuel was completely burnt. The heat produced was measured to be 180,000 kJ. Calculate the calorific value of the fuel.

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5 Years agoGrade 12th pass
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5 Years ago
Dear Student

Total mass of fuel = 4.5 kg
Total heat produced = 180,000 kJ
Heat produced by burning 1 kg of fuel = 180,000 kJ/4.5 kg
= 40,000 kJ/kg.
So, calorific value of fuel = 40,000 kJ/kg.

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