A piece of metal is heated until it becomes red-hot, it is then quickly transferred into a beaker containing boiling water. What effect will this have on the boiling water?
A
the boiling water rises slightly
B
the boiling point rises sharply
C
the rate of vaporisation of the boiling water increases
D
the boiling point first rises and then falls
E
neither the boiling point nor the rate of vaporisation increases
Verified Correct Answer: C.
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option C.
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