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Choose the true statement from the following list. (a) As the temperature rises, the rate of evaporation decreases. (b) As the temperature drops, the rate of evaporation increases.

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Question

Choose the true statement from the following list.

Options

  • As the temperature rises, the rate of evaporation decreases.

  • As the temperature drops, the rate of evaporation increases.

  • As the temperature rises, the rate of evaporation also increases.

  • Temperature has no effect on the rate of evaporation.

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Solution

As the temperature rises, the rate of evaporation also increases.

Explanation:

Higher temperatures supply molecules with more kinetic energy. This allows surface molecules to break free from intermolecular forces and transform into vapour at a much faster rate.

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Chapter 11: Heat - EXERCISE [Page 276]

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Lakhmir Singh Physics [English] Class 10 ICSE
Chapter 11 Heat
EXERCISE | Q 8. | Page 276
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