Fire involving electrical equipment can be extinguished by using __________.

water

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C O_{2}

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blanket

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The correct option is B $C O_{2}$
In case of fires that involve electrical equipment and inflammable materials, carbon dioxide ( $C O_{2}$ ) is used as extinguisher. It is heavier than oxygen and covers the fire like a blanket. This way, the contact between the fuel and oxygen is cut off, and the fire is controlled. Moreover, carbon dioxide does not harm the electrical equipment.

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