Which of the following is NOT a factor that can increase the rate of evaporation...

Physics

JAMB 2012

Which of the following is NOT a factor that can increase the rate of evaporation of water in a lake?

A. increase in the pressure of the atmosphere
B. rise in temperature
C. increase in the average speed of the molecules of water
D. increase in the kinetic energy of the molecules of water

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation

An increase in atmospheric pressure actually decreases the rate of evaporation. Higher pressure means more air molecules are pushing down on the surface of the water, making it physically more difficult for water molecules to escape into the air as vapour.

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