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The difference of supersaturated temperature and saturation temperature at that pressure is called

A. Degree of super-saturation

B. Degree of superheat

C. Degree of under-cooling

D. None of these

Answer: Option C

Solution (By Examveda Team)

Let's break down the terms:
Saturation Temperature: This is the temperature at which a substance changes phase (e.g., water to steam) at a given pressure.
Supersaturated Temperature: This refers to the actual temperature of the vapor when it is cooled quickly and condensation doesn't happen immediately. It's in a state where it should be condensing, but it hasn't yet.
The difference between these two temperatures is a measure of how much the vapor is "held back" from condensing.
Option A: Degree of super-saturation is the correct answer, since it describes the situation of vapor holding more vapor than in saturated condition.
Option B: Degree of superheat refers to how much a vapor is heated *above* its saturation temperature, which is opposite to what the question describes.
Option C: Degree of under-cooling refers to the temperature difference when a liquid is cooled below its freezing point without solidifying which is irrelevent here.
Therefore, the correct answer is A: Degree of super-saturation

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Comments (1)

  1. Ashir Nadeem
    Ashir Nadeem:
    1 month ago

    I THINK IT WOULD BE DEGREE OF SUPERHEAT

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