Matter in Our Surroundings · Class 9 · CBSE Science
Which of the following phenomena would increase the rate of evaporation of a liquid?
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easy · MCQ · Q-F3648E
Which of the following phenomena would increase the rate of evaporation of a liquid?
- A.Decrease in wind speed
- B.Increase in humidity
- C.Decrease in surface area
- D.Increase in temperatureCorrect answer
Solution
The rate of evaporation increases with an increase in temperature, surface area, and wind speed, and with a decrease in humidity. An increase in temperature gives more particles enough kinetic energy to go into the vapor state.
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