Which of the following is not a component of the fire triangle?
A
Heat
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B
Oxygen
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C
Fuel
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D
Carbon Dioxide
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Solution
The correct option is D Carbon Dioxide Burning is usually studied using the fire triangle. The fire triangle comprises of three components, oxygen, fuel and heat. These are the factors necessary for burning to take place and fire to grow. Carbon dioxide on the other hand helps in extinguishing the fire.