Question

If liquid like petrol,diesel etc.catch fire one should never try to extinguish it using water.why

Answer 1

Answer:

As water is heavier than petrol therefore slips down permitting the petrol to rise to the surface and continue to burn. Besides, the existing temperature is so high that the water poured on the fire evaporates even before it can extinguisher the fire. ... Thus the petrol fire cannot be extinguished by water.

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Answer 2

Answer:

if liquid like petrol diesel catch fire one should never try to extinguish it using water because if we use water on these liquid to clear fire that can splash on anyone and cause burn .