Only small amount of evaporation of water produces large cooling effects because of its
A. Large latent heat
B. Low viscosity
C. Small latent heat
D. None of these
Answer: Option A
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During evaporation, liquid particles gain energy from their surroundings in order to overcome the force of attraction between them. As a result, heat energy is lost in the surroundings. It is clear from the preceding explanation that evaporation causes cooling.