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WAEC Physics 2021 Objective — Question 48

Question 48 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Physics 2021 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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48. If the relative humidity of the atmosphere increases, the rate of evaporation of sweat from the human body

  • A. decreasesCorrect
  • B. increases
  • C. remains constant
  • D. increases and then decreases

Explanation

Higher relative humidity means the air already holds more moisture, so it absorbs sweat vapour more slowly — the evaporation rate decreases.

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