Can fire caused by petrol be extinguished with water? Give reason.
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Ya! the fire can be extingused by water because it don't pass the oxygen which is required for fire. the fire may be extingused , i don't done it parctically.
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No that will increase the danger index.
Oil has lower density than water. Thus it floats on water.
Now imagine this:
Their is oil, above it is the flame. You through water. Water is heavier, oil overlaps it. Oil gets a support to spread its area. A reason why fire caught in oil extractors in the centre of an ocean sometimes takes upto months.
This Fire can be stopped using something that can suppress it. Like sand or fire extinguishers.
Never ever use water in fire caused by oil or short circuit. This simply worsens.
Oil has lower density than water. Thus it floats on water.
Now imagine this:
Their is oil, above it is the flame. You through water. Water is heavier, oil overlaps it. Oil gets a support to spread its area. A reason why fire caught in oil extractors in the centre of an ocean sometimes takes upto months.
This Fire can be stopped using something that can suppress it. Like sand or fire extinguishers.
Never ever use water in fire caused by oil or short circuit. This simply worsens.
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