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Which of the following statements accurately describes the behavior of the extinguisher when the temperature reaches approximately 79 deg C?
Which of the following statements accurately describes the behavior of the extinguisher when the temperature reaches approximately 79 deg C?
- The fusible material in the tip of the discharge tube solidifies.
- The extinguisher discharges partially within 3 to 15 sec.
- The extinguisher discharges completely within 3 to 15 sec. (correct)
- The extinguisher remains unaffected.
What happens to the fusible material in the tip of the discharge tube when the temperature is below 79 deg C?
What happens to the fusible material in the tip of the discharge tube when the temperature is below 79 deg C?
- It solidifies.
- It becomes more flammable.
- It remains unchanged. (correct)
- It evaporates.
At what temperature does the fusible material in the tip of the discharge tube melt?
At what temperature does the fusible material in the tip of the discharge tube melt?
- Approximately 79 deg C (correct)
- Approximately 0 deg C
- Approximately 3 sec
- Approximately 15 sec
