A piece of metal is heated until it becomes red-hot, it is then quickly transferred...

PHYSICS
WAEC 1998

A piece of metal is heated until it becomes red-hot, it is then quickly transferred into a beaker containing boiling water. What effect will this have on the boiling water?

  • A. the boiling water rises slightly
  • B. the boiling point rises sharply
  • C. the rate of vaporisation of the boiling water increases
  • D. the boiling point first rises and then falls

Correct Answer: C. the rate of vaporisation of the boiling water increases



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