2. State whether it is due to evaporation or condensation:
(a) Water drops appear on the outer surface of a glass containing cold water.
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Solution
When water vapor present in air collides with a cold glass of water, it loses energy and converts to a liquid form, which we perceive as water droplets.
This process is called condensation.
Hence, water drops appear on the outer surface of a glass containing cold water due to condensation.