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Water can be used as an extinguisher when electrical equipments are on fire.

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Solution

The correct option is B False
Water is a good conductor of electricity. If water is used for extinguishing fire of electrical equipment, there is a risk of getting an electric shock. Hence, it is not used as a fire extinguisher for electrical equipments. Thus, the given statement is false.

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