Multiple choice

Which of the following statements is/are incorrect?

a. The ability of the air to hold water vapour depends entirely on its temperature. b. The temperature at which the water starts evaporating is referred to as the latent heat of vapourisation. c. Movement of air decreases the rate of evaporation.

  1. Only a and b

  2. Only a and c

  3. Only a

  4. Only b

  5. Only c
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E Correct answer
Explanation

Movement of air replaces the saturated layer with the unsaturated layer. Hence, the greater the movement of air, the greater is the evaporation. Thus, statement c is incorrect. This is the correct answer choice.

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