AFF Exit Exam • Set 6 Question 13 of 30
Tapioca is susceptible to ________ when damp.
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Direct Answer
Option D: Spontaneous combustion
Tapioca, like many organic materials, can undergo self-heating when damp due to microbial activity or chemical reactions. If this heat cannot dissipate, it can lead to spontaneous combustion, igniting the material.
All Options
A
Chemical crystallization
B
Electrostatic discharges
C
Liquefaction slide effects
D
Spontaneous combustion
(Correct Answer)
Detailed Explanation & Context
Tapioca, like many organic materials, can undergo self-heating when damp due to microbial activity or chemical reactions. If this heat cannot dissipate, it can lead to spontaneous combustion, igniting the material.
Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • Advanced Fire Fighting (AFF).
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