Question 224Safety & Environmental - Assistant Engineer
70% to passA fire can be extinguished by removing _______________.
Athe fuel
Bthe heat
Cthe oxygen
Dany of the above
AI Explanation
The correct answer is D) any of the above. A fire can be extinguished by removing any one of the three essential elements required for combustion: fuel, heat, or oxygen. This is known as the "fire triangle" and is a fundamental principle in fire prevention and extinguishment. By removing any one of these elements, the chemical reaction that sustains the fire is disrupted, causing the fire to be extinguished. The other options, A) the fuel, B) the heat, and C) the oxygen, are also correct, as removing any of these components will effectively stop the fire. However, option D) encompasses all three possibilities, making it the most comprehensive and correct answer.
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