Refer to the Formula Shown

question 11

Multiple Choice

Refer to the formula shown.
The rate of evaporation, J, will increase if

• A) WVP_s increases and WVP_a decreases.
• B) WVP_s decreases and WVP_a increases.
• C) WVP_s remains the same and WVP_a increases.
• D) WVP_s decreases and WVP_a remains the same.

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