MCQ
Which of the following is not correct about evaporation?
- AIt is surface phenomenon.
- BIt takes place at all temperatures.
- CIt causes cooling as it takes heat from surroundings.
- ✓Its rate decreases with decrease in humidity.
✓
Answer
Correct option: D.
Its rate decreases with decrease in humidity.
Temperature: The rate of evaporation increases with an increase in temperature.
Surface area: The rate of evaporation increases with an increase in surface area.
Humidity: The amount of water vapour present in the air is called humidity. The rate of evaporation decreases with an increase in humidity.
Wind speed: Evaporation increases with an increase in wind speed.
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