WAEC Physics 2012 Objective — Question 23
Question 23 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Physics 2012 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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Ether produces a cooling effect when it is poured on the hand because it has a
- A. A. low conductivity
- B. B. high conductivity
- C. C. high latent heat of vaporisation
- D. D. low latent heat of vaporisationCorrect
Explanation
Ether has a low latent heat of vaporisation, so it evaporates quickly, absorbing heat from the hand rapidly and causing a cooling effect.
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