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Question Question 4
Compare LPG and wood as fuels.
| S. No. | LPG | Wood |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | LPG is a gaseous fuel. | Wood is a solid type of fuel. |
| 2. | LPG doesn't produce smoke and causes less pollution. | Wood produces lots of smoke and causes more pollution. |
| 3. | No cutting of trees is required to produce LPG. | Wood is obtained by cutting trees which leads to deforestation. |
| 4. | LPG has a higher calorific value of 55000 kJ/kg. | Wood has a lower calorific value ranging between 17000 and 22000 kJ/kg. |
| 5. | LPG is easier to store and transport. | Wood requires a lot of storage space and transport is difficult due to more weight. |
| 6. | Ignition temperature of LPG is low. | Ignition temperature of wood is high. |