Question

if petrol,diesel,etc.,catches fire one should never try to extinguish it using water. why ?​

Answer 1

If petrol, diesel, etc catch fire one should never try to extinguish it using water because -

• The density of petrol and diesel is less than the density of water .
• The petrol and diesel will float on water and the fire will continue .
• Fire will spread as water will flow on the surface and carry the burning petrol and diesel with it .

Answer 2

Answer:

The density of petrol and diesel is less than the density of water . The petrol and diesel will float on water and the fire will continue . Fire will spread as water will flow on the surface and carry the burning petrol and diesel with it .