Question
When small drops of water are sprayed, why is cooling produced?
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Answer
Spraying in small drops increases the surface area. Therefore, there is an increase in the surface energy but in this work there is a decrease in the internal energy (because the total energy is conserved). Hence, the fall in temperature produces coolness, which we experience in daily life. Feeling more cold while bathing under a water fountain is an example of this.
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