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State for each of the following whether it is due to evaporation or condensation :
(a) Water drops appear on the outer surface of a glass containing cold water.
(b) Steam rising from wet clothes while they are ironed.
(c) Fog appearing on a cold winter morning.
(d) Blackboard dries up after wiping it.
(e) Steam rising from a hot girdle when water is sprinkled on it.

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(a) Water drops appear on the outer surface of a glass containing cold water are due to condensation of water. The process of changing water vapour into water is called condensation.
(b) Steam rising from wet clothes while they are ironed is due to the evaporation of water. The process of changing water into its vapour is called evaporation.
(c) Fog appearing on a cold winter morning is due to condensation of water vapour. The process of changing water vapour into water is called condensation.
(d) Blackboard dries up after wiping it is due to evaporation of water. The process of changing water into its vapour is called evaporation.
(e) Steam rising from a hot girdle when water is sprinkled on it is due to evaporation of water. The process of changing water into its vapour is called evaporation.


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