Q.

What is the effect on the rate of evaporation, if wind speed increases?

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a

Decreases

b

First decreases then increases

c

Increases

d

Remains constant

answer is A.

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With the increase in the wind speed, particles of water vapour move away from the wind, decreasing the amount of water vapour in the surroundings. Due to a decrease in water vapour content humidity of air decreases.
So, due to a decrease in the humidity of the air, the rate of evaporation increases.

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