NCERT Solution for Class 9 Science Chapter 1
Matter in Our Surroundings
NCERT Books for Session 2022-2023
CBSE Board and UP Board
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Questions No-1
Why does a desert cooler cool better on a hot dry day?
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When a liquid evaporates, the particles of the liquid absorb energy from the surroundings to compensate the loss of energy during evaporation. This makes the surroundings cool.
In a desert cooler, the water inside it is made to evaporate. This leads to absorption of energy from the surroundings, thereby cooling the surroundings. Again, we know that evaporation depends on the amount of water vapour present in air (humidity). If the amount of water vapour present in air is less, then evaporation is more. On a hot dry day, the amount of water vapour present in air is less. Thus, water present inside the desert cooler evaporates more, thereby cooling the surroundings more.
That is why a desert cooler cools better on a hot dry day.
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The outer walls of the cooler get sprinkled by water constantly. This water evaporates due to hot dry weather. Evaporation causes cooling of inside air of cooler. This cool air is sent in the room by the fan.
A desert cooler, which relies on evaporative cooling, works by pulling air through damp pads that lower its temperature. The effectiveness of this process greatly depends on the humidity levels in the surrounding air. In hot and dry environments, the cooling performance is optimized due to various key factors. Firstly, low humidity levels provide the ideal conditions for evaporative cooling, as the dry air allows for more efficient evaporation. This is because drier air has a greater capacity to absorb moisture, which enhances the cooling effect as it passes through the water-soaked pads.