Question

Which of the following will extinguish the fire quickly?

• A. Water at 100${}^{\circ }$ C
• B. Steam at 100${}^{\circ }$ C
• C. Water at $0^{\circ }$C
• D. Ice at $0^{\circ }$C

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

The latent heat of steam is very high. So, the water at $100^{\circ }C$ will absorb maximum heat from the fire and it will extinguish the fire quickly.