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How does pouring water extinguish a fire ?

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Water lowers the ignition temperature of the burning substance, hence fire gets extinguished.
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  • How can we extinguish a fire?

    A
    Throw other objects on it
    B
    Stop the supply of oxygen
    C
    Check for nearby windows and doors
    D
    Increase the temperature of the substance

  • Fire extinguisher is:

    A
    `CO_(2)`
    B
    `CCl_(4)`
    C
    `CHCl_(3)`
    D
    `H_(2)CO_(3)`

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    A
    Water at `100^(@)c`
    B
    Steam at `100^(@)C`
    C
    Water at `0^(@)C`
    D
    Ice at `0^(@)C`

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