The phenomenon is due to the condensation of water vapor from the atmosphere onto a cold surface.
Why does a glass of cold water develop droplets on the outside in a warm room?
Asked in Paper I 5 · Topic: Physical Properties of Materials (Refractive Index and Optical Transparency)
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Answer: B. Water vapour in the air condenses on the cold surface
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