Question 7 of 30
The extinguishing agent most effective for combating wood fires is:
A
A) Water
B
B) Carbon dioxide
C
C) Foam
D
D) Dry chemical
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Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is Option A: A) Water.
Water is ideal for wood fires (Class A) due to its high latent heat of vaporization, which effectively cools the material below its ignition temperature.