Question

An electric panel in the record room catches fire. The guard reaches for a water extinguisher. The supervising officer stops him because:

1.
Water conducts electricity and can cause electric shock
2.
Water will spread the fire to other rooms
3.
Water will damage the electric panel beyond repair
4.
Water extinguishers are heavier than other extinguishers
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)

Option 1 : Water conducts electricity and can cause electric shock

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सही उत्तर Water conducts electricity and can cause electric shock है।

Key Points

Water conducts electricity, so using a water extinguisher on a fire involving live electrical equipment can cause electric shock; a carbon dioxide extinguisher should be used instead.

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Question:

An electric panel in the record room catches fire. The guard reaches for a water extinguisher. The supervising officer stops him because:

1.
Water conducts electricity and can cause electric shock
2.
Water will spread the fire to other rooms
3.
Water will damage the electric panel beyond repair
4.
Water extinguishers are heavier than other extinguishers

Correct Answer: Water conducts electricity and can cause electric shock

Water conducts electricity, so using a water extinguisher on a fire involving live electrical equipment can cause electric shock; a carbon dioxide extinguisher should be used instead.

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