5. a What is the inverse square law? Give two examples of how it relates to fire safety and
outline a factor other than the spread of heat where the inverse square law also
impacts on fire safety in premises. (6 marks)
b. Illustrate the development of a fire using a drawing of a curve indicating heat
production versus time. (4 marks) Draw two further sketches to indicate the form of
the growth and decay curve that you would expect in the case of: (4 marks)
i) A slow smouldering fire
ii) A firework
c. What is meant by a t2 fire and what are the implications for fire safety? (6 marks)
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