Water is a good fire extinguisher because (a) the specific heat of water is h

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Water is a good fire extinguisher because
(a) the specific heat of water is high
(b) steam, formed as the water boils in contact with the burning object, forms an envelop and shuts off oxygen supply

Options:

A . (a) only

B . (b) only

C . Both (a) and (b)

D . Neither (a) nor (b)

Answer: Option C
:
C
Option:(c)

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