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Question : Why boiling point of water decrease at high altitudes?

Option 1: Because of the high temperature

Option 2: Because of low atmospheric pressure

Option 3: Because of low temperature

Option 4: Because of high atmospheric pressure


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Correct Answer: Because of low atmospheric pressure


Solution : The correct option is Because of low atmospheric pressure .

At higher elevations, the decrease in atmospheric pressure causes a reduction in the boiling point of water. Boiling occurs when a liquid's vapour pressure matches the atmospheric pressure. With lower atmospheric pressure at higher altitudes, water molecules can more easily transition into vapour. As a result, less energy is required to reach the boiling point, leading to a lower boiling temperature.

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