Question
Why we cover the fire (like a blanket) to extinguish fire?
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Answer
One of the necessary condition to continue the process of combustion is the continuous supply of oxygen. When we cover the fire with a blanket or anything we cut-off the supply of air to the fire. Hence, the fire extinguishes.
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