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2.2.3a Melting, boiling, condensation and solidification

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Question 127

A puddle of water lies on a flat concrete pavement. The water, the pavement, and the surrounding air are all initially at the exact same temperature. After a short time, the temperature of the water in the puddle is found to have decreased below the temperature of the air and pavement. Which process is responsible for this temperature decrease?

A

Conduction of heat from the water into the concrete pavement

B

Convection currents transferring heat from the water to the air

C

Evaporation of water from the surface of the puddle

D

Infrared radiation emitted by the water being greater than that absorbed from the surroundings

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