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Why should water not be used for extinguishing oil fires ?


Water should not be used for extinguishing oil fires because oil is lighter than water. oil forms a thin layer over the surface of water and flows with the water, thereby spreading fire to larger areas.

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What is flame ?


A flame is the shining zone in which a combustible gaseous material undergoes combustion producing heat and light.

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What substances are used to extinguish fire in case of electric short circuit ?


Sand or soil and carbon dioxide.

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What is the principle to extinguish fire ?


The principle of fire extinguisher is cut off the contact between the fuel and oxygen to control Fire.

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What is the basic principle behind foamite fire extinguisher ?


In this method, the supply of air is cut off by forming a foam at the surface of fire.

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