Nucleate boiling is promoted ___________________?
Correct answer: D. On rough surfaces
- A. On polished surfaces
- B. None of these
- C. In the absence of agitation
- D. On rough surfaces
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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