A beaker full of hot water is kept in a room. If it cools from 
to 
in 
minutes, from 
to 
in 
minutes and from 
to 
in 
minutes, then
A
B
C
D
.
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
A
The rate of cooling is directly proportional to the temperature difference of the body and the
surroundings. So, cooling will be fastest in the first case and slowest in the third case.
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