Fuels

Summary: Substances that burn to release energy through combustion. Tags: concepts chemistry physics Created: 2026-04-23T01:02:00Z Last Updated: 2026-04-23T01:02:00Z


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Fuels are substances that can be burned (combusted) to release energy in the form of heat and light. They react with oxygen to produce energy.

Types:

  • Solid: coal, wood
  • Liquid: petrol, diesel
  • Gas: natural gas (methane)

Fuels are classified as fossil (formed from ancient organisms, non-renewable) or renewable (biofuels from plants).

Energy from fuels powers vehicles, heating, electricity generation.