Rohan put the same volume of water in each of these open containers. He then left them in the sun for 24 hors. From which of these containers do you think was most water lost due to evaporation?
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Container C has the largest surface area; therefore, maximum water is lost from it due to evaporation.

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Rohan put the same volume of water in each of these open containers. He then left them in the sun for 24 hors. From which of these containers do you think was most water lost due to evaporation? Figure

Container C has the largest surface area; therefore, maximum water is lost from it due to evaporation.

Rohan put the same volume of water in each of these open containers. He then left them in the sun for 24 hors. From which of these containers do you think was most water lost due to evaporation?
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