ravi was suffering with fever. doctor advised his mother to put strips of wet cloths on his forehead. the process was helpful in bringing down fever

a] how was the process helpful in bringing down the fever?

b] name the phenomenon involved in this process?

c] what values are displayed by the doctor?

(a). The process of putting strips of wet clothes on the forehead, helps in transferring the heat from the forehead to the cloth. Thus, lowering the patient's temperature and giving relief.
(b). This phenomena is called evaporation. Cooling takes place by evaporation.
(c). Any increase above the normal range, i.e. 36.5-37.5C or 97.5- 99.5F indicates fever.

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