Question

Water cannot be used to extinguish fire caused due to electrical short circuits. Explain why? Class 8 pls..

Answer 1

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Water is not used for extinguishing fires caused due to electrical faults because water is good conductor of electricity. If water is poured on an electrical fire,the water could conduct electricity causing the person trying to extinguish the fire to experience an electric shock.

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Answer 2

Water cannot be used to extinguish fire caused due to electric short circuits because water is a good conductor of electricity. As it comes in contact with the electricity, the current passes through it and gives u an electric shock.

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