Advanced Science Primary 5 Cycles

Study the two setups below. Where will water droplets form after 10 minutes?

A Inner surface of the lid in Setup A only
B Inner surface of the lid in Setup B only
C Outer surface of the beaker in Setup A only
D Outer surface of the beaker in Setup B only
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Step 1: Setup B has hot water. Water evaporates into warm water vapour, rises, and touches the cooler inner surface of the lid. It loses heat and condenses into droplets on the inside. Step 2: Setup A has cold water. Warm water vapour from the surrounding air touches the cold outer surface of the beaker, loses heat, and condenses on the outside. Step 3: The question asks where droplets form; the inner lid of Setup B is correct.

Correct answer: Inner surface of the lid in Setup B only

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