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swpotter12

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In tropical areas of the world where refrigeration is not readily available, people store water in unglazed clay pots. This makes the water stay at a cool temperature, much cooler than the ambient temperature. How is that possible?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

A satellite is orbiting Earth in a circular orbit of radius r when it fires its rockets and acquires speed rapidly. Following this, the satellite's orbit
 
  A) becomes hyperbolic.
  B) stays circular but with a larger radius.
  C) stays circular but with a smaller radius.
  D) becomes elliptical.
  E) none of the above



dawsa925

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Answer to Question 1

A small amount of water works its way to the outside surface of the container and evaporates. The evaporation process removes heat from the water container, thus keeping it cool.

Answer to Question 2

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