Question

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

Answer 1

\(Calorific \;Value = \frac{Heat \;Produced (in \;kJ)}{ Mass \;of\; Fuel (in \;kg)}\)

=\(\frac{180,000 k\;J}{4.5 \;kg}\)

=\(\frac{1800000}{45}\)

= \(\frac{40000 \;kJ}{kg}\)