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What is the job of a fire extinguisher? How does the fire brigade work to extinguish fire?

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### Step-by-Step Solution: **Step 1: Understanding the Job of a Fire Extinguisher** - A fire extinguisher is designed to put out fires by addressing the three components necessary for combustion: fuel, heat, and oxygen. **Step 2: Lowering the Temperature** - The first job of a fire extinguisher is to lower the temperature of the fuel. This is done by discharging a substance that absorbs heat, thus bringing the temperature below the ignition temperature. ...
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