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Like any other fire, a burning candle requires fuel, heat, oxygen and a chemical reaction. If you use a fire extinguisher, it typically removes the heat or oxygen from the process, thus stopping the fire.
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Why does a burning candle get extinguished when covered with a tumbler?
Fire needs oxygen to burn and when the tumbler covers the fire it uses up all the oxygen in the little space quickly and is extinguished.
How can a class C fire be extinguished?
By an extinguisher with a C rating. The C just means the extinguisher can be used on a live electrical fire.
How can you extinguish burning fire?
with a fire extinguisher
What type of fire is extinguished with a 'Class D' fire extinguisher?
Combustible metals like aluminum or magnesium
You fire extinguisher is labeled b1 what type of fire will be put out with this extinguisher?
It will put out burning fluids.
Can you put fire extinguisher in bed room?
Yes, a bedroom fire could be quickly extinguished if there were a fire extinguisher handy. There is no particular rule that requires an extinguisher in any sleeping area. Check with your local fire code administrators for more ideas about where is the best place to position a fire extinguisher in a residential occupancy.
Is a burning candle a light sources?
a burning candle is a light source due to the fire.
How do you extinguished plastic material fire?
plastic fire is solid fire so u can use DCP fire extinguisher . other wise water.
Which class of fire is best put out with a fire extinguisher?
A controlled fire would be easier to aim at, so a candle.
What is the consequences of incorrect use of carbon dioxide extinguisher?
it could possibly reignite after apparently being extinguished successfully.
What is present inside the fire extinguisher which prevents fire from burning?
Sodium chloride
How To Put Out an airplane Fire?
Air craft is fitted with extinguisher bottle which is operated with press switch in cockpit . It fuses a cartridge electrically and opens the passage. On ground, fire is extinguished with the help of foam extinguisher(cash tender).
