Science, asked by AdyasaSeth, 5 months ago

Why water cannot be used to put off fire caused by burning of oil or petrol

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Answered by ganeshpandey33313
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Explanation:

Water cannot put off fire produced due to burning petrol and oil because water is heavier than oil. It settles down or sinks below the oil particles and cannot bring the ignition temperature of the substance down or cannot cut off the supply of air to the fire.

Answered by Anonymous
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Answer:

Water should not be used to putoff fire when burning of petrol because water contains oxygen and oxygen will make the fire more and more continous and brighter and it will be difficult to putoff the fire

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