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Q.

Is it true that water is suitable for fires involving oil and petrol?

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a

True

b

False

answer is B.

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Solution:

The given statement is false.

The fire caused due to oil or petroleum is not extinguished using water because water is heavier than oil and it sinks below the oil, allowing the fire to keep burning. Fire from oil and petroleum is extinguished using sand or fire extinguishers.

The correct statement would be, Water is not suitable for fires involving oil and petrol.

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