Question

Discuss the various factors which affect the rate of evaporation. Latent heat of vaporisation of two liquids A and B is 200 J/Kg and 150 J/Kg respectively. Which one will produce more cooling effect and why?

Answer 1

Answer:

Surface area: The rate of evaporation increases with increase in surface area. Temperature: The rate of evaporation increases with increase in temperature. Humidity: The rate of evaporation decreases with increase in humidity. Wind speed: The rate of evaporation increases with increase in wind speed. in