Atmospheric pressures recorded in different cities are as follows:
Cities |
Shimla |
Bengaluru |
Delhi |
Mumbai |
p in N/m2 |
1.01 x 105 |
1.2 x 105 |
1.02 x 105 |
1.21 x 105 |
Consider the above data and mark the place at which liquid will boil first.
(i) Shimla
(ii) Bangalore
(iii) Delhi
(iv) Mumbai
The answer is the option (i) Shimla
Explanation: Boiling point of liquid α atmospheric pressure. Shimla has the lowest atmospheric pressure; hence, the liquid will boil first in Shimla.