Question 12Safety & Environmental - QMED
70% to passA fire, occurring in the windings, of an overloaded electrical motor, is considered a _______________.
Aclass "A" fire
Bclass "B" fire
Cclass "C" fire
Dclass "D" fire
AI Explanation
The correct answer is C) class "C" fire. A fire occurring in the windings of an overloaded electrical motor is considered a class "C" fire. This is because class "C" fires involve energized electrical equipment, where the electrical current is the source of the fire. Electrical fires require a special type of extinguishing agent, such as carbon dioxide or dry chemical, that can safely extinguish the fire without conducting electricity. The other options are incorrect because class "A" fires involve ordinary combustible materials, class "B" fires involve flammable liquids or gases, and class "D" fires involve combustible metals, none of which accurately describe the scenario presented in the question.
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