Liquid fuels: identify the lightest and most volatile common liquid fuel Choose the fuel that is lightest and most volatile among the listed options.
Mechanical Engineering
Thermodynamics
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
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APetrol (gasoline)
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BKerosene
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CDiesel oil
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DHeavy fuel oil
Answer
Correct Answer: Petrol (gasoline)
Explanation
Concept/Approach
- Volatility decreases from gasoline → kerosene → diesel → heavy fuel oils. Gasoline has the lowest boiling range and highest volatility.
Final AnswerPetrol (gasoline)