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It is observed that when methylated spirit is poured on the palm, the palm feels colder as it dries up. Explain this observation.
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It is observed that when methylated spirit is poured on the palm, the palm feels colder as it dries up. Explain this observation.
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The spirit absorbs latent heat of vaporization from the palm to evaporate. This causes cooling in the palm as it evaporates( not vaporize)
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