Nucleate boiling is promoted ___________________?

Correct answer: B. On rough surfaces

  • A. On polished surfaces
  • B. On rough surfaces
  • C. In the absence of agitation
  • D. None of these

Explanation

Rough surfaces contain cavities that trap vapour and act as sites for bubble formation, so they promote nucleate boiling. Polishing removes many of these nucleation sites.

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