JEE PHYSICS MCQ: THERMAL PROPERTIES OF MATTER

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What extinguishes a fire most quickly?

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Correct option: B

Boiling water

Option B (Boiling water) is correct because boiling water has a higher heat content and can absorb more heat from the fire due to its latent heat of vaporization, thus extinguishing it more quickly.

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