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Does fire need water?
No, fire does not need water to exist. In fact, water is commonly used to extinguish fire by cooling the fuel and removing heat. Water can help to put out a fire by suffocating it or by removing one of the elements needed for combustion, which is heat.
Do water ag gasoline mix well?
Water and gasoline have different densities, and do not mix at all. If you put some gasoline (or almost any kind of oil) and some water in a clear jar, seal the jar and shake it, you'll see that you create a "suspension"; globules of water interspersed with globules of oil. Place the jar on the ground, and watch; the water will settle, and the oil will rise, until they are completely separated.
Can flour be used to put out a fire?
No, flour should not be used to put out a fire as it can actually make the fire worse by creating a dust explosion. It is safer to use a fire extinguisher or water to extinguish a fire.
Can you use flour to put out a fire?
No, using flour to put out a fire is not recommended as it can actually make the fire worse by creating a dust explosion. It is safer to use a fire extinguisher or water to extinguish a fire.
Why should water not be used to put out an electrical fire or fire in a petrol tank?
Water is a conductor of electricity, so using it to put out an electrical fire can result in electric shock or spreading the fire. In the case of a petrol tank fire, water is denser than petrol and can cause the petrol to spread, making the fire larger. It may also cause an explosion due to the rapid vaporization of water.
Should a gasoline or electrical fire be put out by water?
Neither a gasoline or electrical fire should be put out by water. A gasoline fire should be put out by a fire extinguisher labeled A B C. An electrical fire should first have the power switched off. Then the fire extinguisher should be used.
Why shouldn't you use water to put out a gasoline fire?
Water should not be used to extinguish a gasoline fire because the gasoline will stay on top of the water which can spread the fire quicker. The best thing to use is a fire extinguisher.
What happens when your pour water on fire?
water will put out fire
True or false you should not try to put out a gasoline or diesel fire with water?
True, you should not try to put out a gasoline or diesel fire with water. This would make the fire spread. Smother the fire with something non-flammable such as a safety blanket, or use a proper fire extinguisher.
What type of fire can you put out safely with water Oil engine gasoline paper?
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What happens when you put oil on water?
It will catch fire
Why should water not be used to put out a gasoline fire?
You would be better off using sand to smother a gas fire assuming it's not a large blaze. Gasoline floats on top of water, so you would in effect spread the fire if you used water.
Do i should water put out a gasoline fire?
No but you can use sand. If you have some lying around.
What happens when water is put on an electric fire?
it blows up
What is used to put out gasoline fire and why?
Most likely an extinguisher that uses sand or foam to choke the oxygen out of the flame because this type of fire is hard to put out with water or other means.
How can you put out a forest fire after it starts?
Gasoline and propain
What is the best method to put out a gasoline fire?
Smother it- cutting off the air from the fire.
