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If an electrical gadget catches fire in your home, which of these should you follow?
A. Pour water on the flames.
B. Switch off the electricity from the mains.
C. Smother the flames using a thick blanket
D. Pull the plug out of the socket.
(a) all the above
(b) only B, C and D
(c) A and B
(d) A and D
A. Pour water on the flames.
B. Switch off the electricity from the mains.
C. Smother the flames using a thick blanket
D. Pull the plug out of the socket.
(a) all the above
(b) only B, C and D
(c) A and B
(d) A and D
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(b) only B, C and D
If an electrical gadget catches fire, we should not throw water on the flames. This is because water is a good conductor of electricity and pouring water on the flames may result in electrical short circuits.
If an electrical gadget catches fire, we should not throw water on the flames. This is because water is a good conductor of electricity and pouring water on the flames may result in electrical short circuits.
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