The temperature of a body decreases when drops of liquid placed on it evaporate because?

a

the atmospheric vapour pressure has a cooling effect on the body

b

a temperature gradient exists between the drops of liquid and the body causing the latter to vaporate

c

the heat of vapourization is drawn from the body causing it to cool

d

the random motion of the liquid molecules causes a cooling effect on the body

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Jabbs
4 months ago

when a liquid like sweat or water evaporates, it needs latent heat of vaporization to change it from liquid to gas soo....your body loses heat and makes you feel cool, soooo yes option C is correct🄲

kairakizitor7
1 year ago

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