JAMB Physics 2012 Objective — Question 23
Question 23 of 50 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Physics 2012 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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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 atmosphereCorrect
- 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
Explanation
An increase in atmospheric pressure would decrease (not increase) the rate of evaporation, unlike a rise in temperature or increase in molecular kinetic energy/speed.
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