The relative saturation of a partially saturated mixture of vapour and gas can be increased by __________ of the mixture. (A) Reducing the total pressure (B) Increasing the total pressure (C) Reducing the temperature (D) Both (B) and (C)

The relative saturation of a partially saturated mixture of vapour and

gas can be increased by __________ of the mixture.

(A) Reducing the total pressure

(B) Increasing the total pressure

(C) Reducing the temperature

(D) Both (B) and (C)

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(D) Both (B) and (C)

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