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Question
Fire produced by oil cannot be controlled by ______.
Solution
Fire produced by oil cannot be controlled by water.
Explanation:
The most common fire extinguisher is water. But water works only when things like wood and paper are on fire. If electrical equipment is on fire, water may conduct electricity and harm those trying to douse the fire. Water is also not suitable for fires involving oil and petrol.
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