Answer to Question #172942 in Physics for Louis

Question

What will happen to the temperature of the boiling water when you add heat to it?

1. Constant b. Decreases c. Increases d. both b and c

Answer 1

When the heat added to the boiling water (or water at 100°C), the temperature doesn't change (stays constant) and the water begins to boil. In other words, the water changes its phase state to the gas. Therefore, the correct answer is (a).

Answer:

a. Constant