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Fire produced by oil cannot be controlled by ________ _.

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding the Question**: The question asks about a method that cannot be used to control fire produced by oil. 2. **Identifying the Common Method**: One common method to control fires is by using water. However, we need to determine if this method is effective for oil fires. 3. **Analyzing the Properties of Water and Oil**: - Water has a higher density than oil. This means that when water is poured onto burning oil, it will sink below the oil instead of extinguishing the flames. ...
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