Mechanical Engineering Mcqs

The increase in pressure _________________?
  • (A)  lowers the boiling point of a liquid
  • (B)  raises the boiling point of a liquid
  • (C)  .does not affect the boiling point of a liquid
  • (D)  reduces its volume
  • (E)  none of the above
Water boils when its vapour pressure ___________________?
  • (A)  equals that of the surroundings
  • (B)  equals 760 mm of mercury
  • (C)  equals to atmospheric pressure
  • (D)  equals the pressure of water in the container
  • (E)  boiling has ^nothing to do with vapour pressure