The pressure of air at high altitude is less than the atmospheric pressure at the sea level. Hence the boning point of water at a hill top
is more than at sea level
is equal to that sea level
is less than at sea level
depends on the surrounding temperature
Correct Answer :
C. is less than at sea level
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