Question

A dry handkerchief get wet at once on dipping in water ,but it takes long for a wet handkerchief to dry

Answer 1

Because condition needed for wet handkerchief to dry is sunlight by which the water will evaporate from the handkerchief.

So,may this condition would not be available means the sunlight may be light or the day would be cloudy.

Answer 2

it depends on the sunlight that how much strong the sunlight is