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2.2.3a Melting, boiling, condensation and solidification

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Question 19

A person steps out of a hot shower into a warm bathroom where an extractor fan is running, and immediately feels cold.

Why does the person feel cold even though the bathroom air is warm?

A

The less energetic water molecules on their skin escape quickly.

B

The water on their skin evaporates quickly and cools their skin.

C

The water on their skin does not evaporate quickly enough to keep them warm.

D

The more energetic water molecules on their skin are prevented from escaping.

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2.2.3a Melting, boiling, condensation and solidification Questions

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313 exam-style questions on CIE IGCSE Physics 2.2.3a Melting, boiling, condensation and solidification. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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