Question

17.The only way to stop a fire is to remove one or more requirements essential for
fire. Some fires, like a wood fire, can be put out by water. In this case, which of
the following does the water help remove/reduce, thereby putting out the fire?
1. The amount of oxygen available to the fire
2. The temperature of the fuel
3. The amount of fuel





A. Only 2
B. Only 3
C. Only 1 and 2
D. All - 1, 2 and 3.


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Answer 1

Answer:

option C

Explanation:

water will reduce the temparature of the flame and absorb the heat aroung the flame and also it will cut of the flame's O2 supply.

Answer 2

Answer:

Answer :  D. All - 1, 2 and 3.

Explanation:

From the above question,

They have given :

The water helps to remove or reduce all three requirements essential for fire: the amount of oxygen available to the fire, the temperature of the fuel and the amount of fuel.

The amount of oxygen available to the fire: Water helps to smother the fire by removing oxygen from the environment.

The temperature of the fuel: Water also helps to reduce the temperature of the fuel by absorbing some of the heat energy produced by the fire.

The amount of fuel: Water helps to reduce the amount of fuel available to the fire by cooling the burning material and extinguishing the flames.

Therefore, the answer is D. All - 1, 2 and 3.

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