Firefighters find that the temperature of burning material is best lowered when water is
A) pointed away from the flames.
B) salted.
C) sprayed as a fine mist.
D) used in small amounts.

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Spraying water as a fine mist increases the surface area for heat absorption, allowing for more efficient cooling of the burning material. This method helps in lowering the temperature more effectively than other options.

Firefighters Find That the Temperature of Burning Material Is Best