Home » Physics » Physics miscellaneous » Question
  1. Water cannot be used to extinguish fire caused by electric current, because
    1. it may cause electrocution
    2. it may cause hydrolysis
    3. it may cause electrolysis
    4. it may spoil the wiring
Correct Option: A

Using water for putting out electric fires is risky, as the firemen can be electrocuted by the water jet. Water is a good conductor of electricity, and, the electric current flows through the water-jet directly into the hands of the person who is holding the waterhose, resulting in immediate electrocution.



Your comments will be displayed only after manual approval.