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  1. Smoke is formed due to

  2. A.

     Solid dispersed in gas

    B.

     Solid dispresed in liquid

    C.

     Gas dispresed in solid

    D.

     Gas dispersed in gas

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    Answer : Option A

    Explanation :

    Smoke is a collection of airborne solid and liquid particulates and gases emitted when a material undergoes combustion or pyrolysis, together with the quantity of air that is entrained or otherwise mixed into the mass. It is commonly an unwanted by-product of fires (including stoves, candles, oil lamps, and fireplaces), but may also be used for pest control (cf. fumigation), communication (smoke signals), defensive and offensive capabilities in the military (smokescreen), cooking (smoked salmon), or smoking (tobacco, cannabis, etc.). Smoke inhalation is the primary cause of death in victims of indoor fires. The smoke kills by a combination of thermal damage, poisoning and pulmonary irritation caused by carbon monoxide, hydrogen cyanide and other combustion products.


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