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Which of the listed fire extinguishing agents would be suitable for use on an oil fire, but dangerous on an electrical fire?

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Which of the listed fire extinguishing agents would be suitable for use on an oil fire, but dangerous on an electrical fire?

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• Classes of fire (especially Class B – flammable liquids and Class C – energized electrical equipment) • The properties of water around electricity vs. non‑conductive agents like CO₂ or dry chemical • Which agents are commonly marked as safe for electrical fires on fire extinguishers

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• First, match each choice with the fire classes it is normally rated for. Which ones are clearly used on electrical fires? • Think about which agent can conduct electricity or create a path for current, especially if sprayed directly on energized gear. • Ask yourself: which option is great at cooling and spreading over liquids, but becomes a shock hazard when electricity is present?

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• Verify which agents are specifically labeled for Class C (electrical) fires – these will NOT be the correct choice here. • Identify the one agent that can be effective on oil (Class B) but also conduct or carry electricity, making it dangerous on live circuits. • Double‑check that CO₂, Halon, and dry chemical are all normally considered non‑conductive and used on electrical equipment. The remaining one deserves a closer look.

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Question 1 of 20

Which of the listed fire extinguishing agents would be suitable for use on an oil fire, but dangerous on an electrical fire?

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Halon

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Question 1 / 205eccef9ebacbc34ba4d46263

Question 1 of 205eccef9ebacbc34ba4d46263

Which of the listed fire extinguishing agents would be suitable for use on an oil fire, but dangerous on an electrical fire?

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Which of the listed fire extinguishing agents would be suitable for use on an oil fire, but dangerous on an electrical fire?

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