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    Question

    Water cannot be used to extinguish fire caused by

    electric current, because –
    A it may cause electrocution Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B it may cause hydrolysis Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C it may cause electrolysis Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D it may spoil the wiring Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Using water for putting out electric fires is risky, as the firemen can be electrocutedbythewaterjet.Waterisagood conductorofelectricity,and,theelectriccurrent flows through the water jet directly into the hands of the person who is holding the water- hose, resulting in immediate electrocution

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