How is the fire caused by electricity extinguished? - Vidyadip

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How is the fire caused by electricity extinguished?

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Answer

Carbon dioxide is the best fire extinguisher to put out fire caused by inflammable materials like oil and petrol and electrical equipment’s. Carbon dioxide is heavier than air and it covers the fire and cuts off the supply of oxygen and puts out the fire. Carbon dioxide is stored at high pressure as liquid in cylinders.

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