Question
Distinguish between : Coal and Petroleum
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Answer
| Coal | Petroleum | ||
| $1$. | It is carbon based fuel source. | $1$. | It is hydrocarbon based fuel source. |
| $2$. | It is solid form of fossil fuel. | $2$. | It is liquid form of fossil fuel. |
| $3$. | Its energy can be converted into electricity and steam. | $3$. | It is used in forms of petrol, diesel, kerosene, fuel oil, etc. |
| $4$. | It is used as a fuel as such in homes and in industry or at thermal power plants to generate electricity. | $4$. | It is mainly used in automobile vehicles. |
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