Problem 2
The accompanying photo shows a cup of hot coffee. What state of matter is the "steam" rising from the liquid? Explain your answer.
Problem 4
During hot summer weather, many people put "koozies" around their beverages to keep the drinks cold. In addition to preventing a warm hand from heating the container through conduction, what other mechanism(s) slow the process of warming beverages?
Problem 10
Cloud droplets form and grow as water vapor condenses onto a hygroscopic condensation nuclei. Research has shown that the maximum radius for cloud droplets is about 0.05 millimeter. However, typical raindrops have volumes thousands of times greater. How do cloud droplets become raindrops?
Problem 14
What are the advantages and disadvantages of rain gauges compared to, weather radar in measuring rainfall?
