Question 25 of 30
The most common and widely used cooling agent used for fighting fires on merchant vessels is:
A
A) Carbon dioxide
B
B) Flue gas
C
C) Water
D
D) Steam smothering
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Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is Option C: C) Water.
Water is the most common and versatile cooling agent on ships. It effectively absorbs heat by changing from liquid to vapor, cooling burning surfaces, and creating a steam blanket to smother the fire.