Question 13 of 30
Foam extinguishes a fire by:
A
A) Destroying the burning materials
B
B) Chemical reaction with the burning material
C
C) Absorbing the burning material
D
D) Smothering the burning material
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Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is Option D: D) Smothering the burning material.
Foam works by creating a barrier (blanket) over the liquid fuel, which cuts off the oxygen supply (smothering) and prevents the release of flammable vapors.