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How does foam extinguish fires ?

Intercepts radiant heat and prevents further evaporation of fuel


Forms a blanket and prevents vapour escaping


Cools the fuel although not a major factor in this process


Isolates the fuel from the atmosphere


Dilutes the surrounding air with water vapour that has evaporated N/

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