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A flat in Mumbai with a balcony facing t...

A flat in Mumbai with a balcony facing the sea has some clothes hung on a clothes line in the balcony. Towards which direction the clothes will be blown in the afternoon? Explain.

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Setting**: The flat is located in Mumbai, with a balcony that faces the sea. This geographical context is crucial for understanding wind patterns. 2. **Observing Afternoon Conditions**: In the afternoon, the land heats up more quickly than the sea. This is a common phenomenon because land has a lower specific heat capacity compared to water. 3. **Effect of Heating on Air**: As the land heats up, the air above it also warms up. Warm air is lighter than cool air, which means that the warm air will rise. ...
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