The reason for the rise of humid air in dry air from the provided options. a. Water is attracted towards the clouds above. b. A water molecule has lower mass than other air molecules. c. 1 m 3 of humid air has fewer molecules than 1 m 3 of dry air at the same T and P . d. b and c are correct. e. None of the above are correct.

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The reason for the rise of humid air in dry air from the provided options.

a. Water is attracted towards the clouds above.

b. A water molecule has lower mass than other air molecules.

c. 1 m3 of humid air has fewer molecules than 1 m3 of dry air at the same T and P.

d. b and c are correct.

e. None of the above are correct.

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