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Science Practice Quiz 245
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Q1.What is the term used to describe substances that burn in air?
Explanation: The substances which burn in air are called combustible.
Q2.What is essential for combustion to occur?
Explanation: Oxygen (in air) is essential for combustion.
Q3.What is released during the process of combustion?
Explanation: During the process of combustion, heat and light are given out.
Q4.What is the term used to describe the lowest temperature at which a combustible substance catches fire?
Explanation: Ignition temperature is the lowest temperature at which a combustible substance catches fire.
Q5.Why are inflammable substances dangerous?
Explanation: Inflammable substances have very low ignition temperature.
Q6.Why cannot water be used to control fires involving electrical equipment or oils?
Explanation: Water cannot be used to control fires involving electrical equipment or oils.
Q7.What are the different types of combustion?
Explanation: There are various types of combustions such as rapid combustion, spontaneous combustion, explosion, etc.
Q8.What are the different zones of a flame?
Explanation: There are three different zones of a flame - dark zone, luminous zone and non-luminous zone.
Q9.What are the characteristics of an ideal fuel?
Explanation: An ideal fuel is cheap, readily available, readily combustible and easy to transport. It has high calorific value. It does not produce gases or residues that pollute the environment.
Q10.What is the unit used to express fuel efficiency?
Explanation: Fuel efficiency is expressed in terms of its calorific value which is expressed in units of kilojoule per kg.
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