Paheli asked for a glass of water from Boojho. He gave her a glass of ice cold water. Paheli observed some water droplets on the outer surface of the glass and asked Boojho how these droplets of water were formed? Which of the following should be Boojho’s answer?
A
It leaked through the glass.
B
It came from the table.
C
It came from the air
D
The water droplets are formed because of sublimation.
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The correct Answer is:
C
Water vapours present in air condense on the colder surface of glass.
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