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Explain the atmospheric conditions that favour condensation.
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Solution
The atmospheric conditions that favour condensation are:
- There should be a high amount of water vapour present in the atmosphere.
- Minuscule particles of dust, salt, and even smoke act as condensation nuclei.
- The temperature of air must be below dew point temperature so as to encourage condensation
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Change of State - Concept of Condensation (Liquefaction)
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