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In which city do you expect rusting to be a greater problem-in Delhi or in Mumbai? Why?

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Two conditions are required for rust formation: oxygen and moisture content in the atmosphere. The climate of Delhi is hot and dry, whereas the climate of Mumbai is humid. Hence, rusting is a greater problem in Mumbai because there is a greater presence of moisture and oxygen in the atmosphere.

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