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Explain how CO2 is able to control flame
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Shreya Jha 3 years, 10 months ago

Carbon dioxide is used in fire extinguishers as being heavier than oxygen it surrounds the burning combustible substance like a blanket. This cuts off the contact between the burning combustible substance and oxygen supply and brings down the ignition temperature of the the combustible substance that is substance which caught flame . so the fire is controlled. i hope this answer was helpful . thanks

Vikas Sheoran 3 years, 10 months ago

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Yogita Ingle 3 years, 10 months ago

Carbon dioxide is heavier than oxygen, covers the fire like a blanket. Since the contact between the fuel and oxygen is cut off, the fire is controlled. The added advantage of CO2 is that in most cases it does not harm the electrical equipment.

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