Question

Cotton clothes are preferred in summer. Which among the following is the reason for this statement?

• A. They are attractive and cheaper.
• B. Cotton clothes absorb sweat more due to the greater adhesive forces between cotton and water.
• C. Cotton is an artificial fibre.
• D. Cotton fibres do not absorb sweat

Answer 1

The correct option is B

Cotton clothes absorb sweat more due to the greater adhesive forces between cotton and water.

Explanation for the correct option:

• During the summer, we wear cotton clothes because cotton absorbs sweat from the body, exposing it to the atmosphere for easy evaporation. Because we sweat more in the summer, cotton fabric absorbs sweat and helps the body cool down.
• Cotton promotes better air circulation, which aids in the absorption and removal of body moisture caused by sweat via evaporation. So, cotton clothes absorb more sweat because of the greater adhesive forces between cotton and water.

Conclusion: Hence, the correct option is B.