Question 17 of 30
Mechanical foam used for firefighting is produced by mechanically mixing and agitating:
A
Foam chemical with nitrogen gas
B
Liquid CO2 with water solution
C
Foam chemical with air and water
D
Dry chemical powder with water stream
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Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is Option C: Foam chemical with air and water.
Mechanical foam used in firefighting is generated by mixing a foam concentrate with water and then agitating this mixture with air. This process creates a foam blanket that cools and smothers the fire.