USCG USCG Safety Eng
Set 6 • Question #168 of 254
Launch Interactive Practice Room When water fog is used as an extinguishing agent, the fire is extinguished principally by the __________.
A
isolation of the fuel
B
absorption of heat
✓ Correct Answer
C
displacement of gases of combustion
D
extinguishment of incipient smoldering
USCG NMC Regulatory Explanation
Under MARPOL, SOLAS, and USCG Marine Engineering Safety regulations, regarding 'When water fog is used as an extinguishing agent, the fire is extinguished principally by the', the mandated standard is: 'absorption of heat'.
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