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Water cannot be used as a fire extinguisher to put out –

A. Burning charcoal

B. Burning cloth

C. Burning oil

D. Burning wood​

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User Bsalex
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Answer:

Burning oil

Step-by-step explanation:

  • oil has lower density than water
  • As water has higher density it will sink down and oil will be over it .
  • So it can't control the oil related fire
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User Chris Bloom
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Answer:

C. Burning oil

Explanation:

Water cannot be used as a fire extinguisher to extinguish the flames of burning oils such as gasoline, petrol, or diesel. Because oil is lighter than water, it floats on top of it and cremates. Furthermore, as the water spreads and carries the oil with it, the fire spreads over a larger area.

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User Tishu
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