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Which property of sand is used in extinguishing fires?
Which property of sand is used in extinguishing fires?
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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 a fire, it helps in cutting the supply of oxygen and absorbs a lot of heat.
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 a fire, it helps in cutting the supply of oxygen and absorbs a lot of heat.
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