Question

How is surface area and wind speed affect rate of evaporation. explain.

Answer 1

1) greater the surface area, greater the rate of evaporation. This is because more molecules of the fluid can be absorbed at once when the area exposed is increased. For example: water placed on a saucer evaporates faster than water placed in a bowl.
2) greater the speed of wind, greater will be rate of evaporation. Again, more molecules of water are carried away with the wind force. For example: clothes dry faster on a windy day.