What is a firedamp? A. a blanket-like object used to extinguish fires B. the remnants of a fire after it has been extinguished C

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What is a firedamp? A. a blanket-like object used to extinguish fires B. the remnants of a fire after it has been extinguished C

. a fire extinguisher that uses water to extinguish a fire D. a buildup of mostly methane gas, which is potentially explosive

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diamong [38] · Answer 1 · 2022-03-03T04:21:57+03:00

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Answer: D. A buildup of mostly methane gas, which is pontentially explosive.

Explanation:

Firedamp refers to a gas mixture, largely methane, that appear in underground coal mines. It is explosive at concentrations between 5 and 10% in the air.