Why water is not used to extinguish fire caused by oil 1 Water has high density than petrol so petro...........

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Why water is not used to extinguish fire caused by oil?

1. Water has high density than petrol so petrol floats on water.

2. Water does not cut the supply of air and is unable to cool down the burning substance.

Which of the above stated reasons is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

None of the above

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