Home
Class 9
CHEMISTRY
Why are cotton clothes prefferred in sum...

Why are cotton clothes prefferred in summer ?

Text Solution

Verified by Experts

People wear cotton clothes to keep themselves cool in summer. Cotton fabric absorbs sweat more due to greateer adhesive forces between cotton and water and allows the sweat to be evaporated at a faster rate. The sweat absorbs heat energy from the body and ge5s evaporated, thys. keeping the body cool.
Doubtnut Promotions Banner Mobile Dark
|

Topper's Solved these Questions

  • NATURE OF MATTER

    PEARSON IIT JEE FOUNDATION|Exercise VERY SHORT ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS|29 Videos

  • NATURE OF MATTER

    PEARSON IIT JEE FOUNDATION|Exercise SHORT ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS|12 Videos

  • METALS AND NON-METALS

    PEARSON IIT JEE FOUNDATION|Exercise Level-3 Concept Application|10 Videos

  • Organic Chemistry

    PEARSON IIT JEE FOUNDATION|Exercise Level 3|9 Videos

Similar Questions

Explore conceptually related problems

Give reason of you prefer to wear cotton clothes during summer.

Give reasons. a) Woolen clothes are worn in winter. b) Light cotton clothes are worn in summer.

Knowledge Check

  • Light coloured clothes are preferred in summer because ?

    A
    They allow body heat to escape faster
    B
    They soak sweat faster
    C
    Light colours are good radiators of heat
    D
    Light colours are poor absorbers of heat

    • Similar Questions

    Explore conceptually related problems

    Give reasons for the People prefer to wear cotton clothes during summer .

    Answer the following questions : Why is it better to wear cotton clothes in summers than clothes made from synthetic material?

    People are advised to wear cotton clothes in summer. Give reasons.

    What type of clothes should we wear in summer?

    White clothes are more comfortable in summer while coloured clothes are more comfortable in winter. Why?

    Why do urine formation less during summers ?

    Why do trees grow faster in summer?

    Home
    Profile