Sand is used in extinguishing fires because of its property of.

non-inflammability

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flammability

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low specific heat capacity

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Solution

The correct option is A non-inflammability
Fires can be extinguished by:

1. Cutting the supply of oxygen

2. Limiting the supply of fuel

3. Reducing the heat of surroundings

Being a non-inflammable material, when sand is dumped on fire, it helps in cutting the supply of oxygen and absorbs a lot of heat.

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