Extinguishing by cooling and smothering
Pre-Technical Studies · Grade 8 · about 40 minutes
How cooling removes heat with water on the right fuels, and how smothering cuts off air with a lid, sand or blanket, including what never to do with oil and electricity.
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- 9 sections of explanation, worked examples and diagrams
- 1 practice task with hints and worked answers
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