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Question

In which of the following conditions wet clothes will dry earliest?

  1. 100% RH, 60° C temperature
  2. 100% RH, 20° C temperature
  3. 20% RH, 20° C temperature
  4. 20% RH, 60° C temperature

Answer:

Option D: 20% RH, 60° C temperature

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “20% RH, 60° C temperature”.

Low relative humidity (RH) and high temperature both promote faster evaporation of moisture.