Question

9. For fires involving electrical
equipment and inflammable
materials like petrol, carbon
dioxide is the best fire
extinguisher.*
( True
False)​

Answer 1

Answer:

true they are best extinguishers as CO2 being heavier than oxygen covers the fire like a blanket since the contact between the fuel and oxygen is cut off the fire is controlled

Answer 2

Answer:

For fires involving electrical equipment and inflammable materials like petrol, carbon dioxide (CO2) is the best extinguisher. CO2, being heavier than oxygen, covers the fire like a blanket. Since the contact between the fuel and oxygen is cut off, the fire is controlled.