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SOLID FUEL 
 
Solid fuel refers to various forms of solid material that can be burnt to release energy. It can also 
provide  heat  and  light  through  the  process  of combustion.  Solid  fuels  can  be  contrasted 
with liquid  fuels and gaseous  fuels.  Common  examples  of  solid  fuels 
include wood, charcoal, peat, coal, wood pellets, corn, wheat, rye, and other grains. Solid fuels 
have been used throughout human history to create fire and solid fuel is still in widespread use 
throughout the world in the present day. 
 
LIQUID FUEL 
 
Liquid  fuels are  combustible  or  energy-generating  molecules  that  can  be  harnessed  to 
create mechanical energy, usually producing kinetic energy; they also must take the shape of 
their container. It is the fumes of liquid fuels that are flammable instead of the fluid. Most liquid 
fuels in widespread use are derived from fossil fuels.  However, there are several types, such 
as hydrogen fuel (for automotive uses), ethanol, and biodiesel, which are also categorized as a 
liquid fuel. Many liquid fuels play a primary role in transportation and the economy.