College Physics
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ISBN: 9780134601823
Author: ETKINA, Eugenia, Planinšič, G. (gorazd), Van Heuvelen, Alan
Publisher: Pearson,
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Chapter 15, Problem 71RPP
To determine
The reason for the less temperature change of humid air on condensation, with increased elevation from the options provided, if the temperature decreases by
with an increase in height of
before condensation and the temperature decreases by
after condensation for the same elevation:
a. Its density increases, making it more difficult to change temperature.
b. Thermal energy released during the condensation causes less thermal energy change.
c. The gas expands less, causing less negative work.
d. The temperature of the surrounding air is changing less.
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