Which fire-fighting agent is most effective at removing heat?
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option B — Water spray
Water spray absorbs more heat per pound than any other standard extinguishing medium due to water's exceptionally high specific heat and latent heat of vaporization. Finely divided droplets maximize thermal transfer and speed cooling.
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