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Consider the following statements 1 Carbon dioxide is used as fire extinguisher as it...........

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    Consider the following statements:

    1.    Carbon dioxide is used as fire extinguisher as it being heavier engulfs the object and cuts of oxygen supply

    2.    It is used in both gaseous as well as in dry powder forms.

    3.    It is unsafe to use in Electrical fires

    Which of statements is/are correct?

    1 only   

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    1 and 2 only

    Correct Answer

    2 and 3   

    Incorrect Answer

    All the above

    Incorrect Answer
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    Explanation:

    Carbon dioxide fire extinguishers, are a highly effective extinguisher for use on fires involving electrical equipment.

     It would be dangerous to use a carbon dioxide fire extinguisher when dealing with fire caused by  flammable gases, cooking oils and fats, or in a confined space.

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    Noorbir Singh

    Hi Sir, Pls calrify 3rs Point... is it safe or unsafe in electric fibres?

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    Tanya

    Kindly revisit the explanation.

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    S Ravikiran

    Water is unsafe to use in electrical fires....as carbon is unreactive to oxygen and electricity....it is safe to use carbon dioxide as fire extinguisher

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