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How does it become possible to cause artificial rain by spraying silver iodide on the clouds?

Options

  1. ASilver iodide absorbs moisture from the clouds.
  2. BSilver iodide acts as a cloud seeding agent, promoting condensation and precipitation.
  3. CSilver iodide generates electrical charges in the clouds.
  4. DSilver iodide triggers a chemical reaction in the clouds.

Correct answer

B. Silver iodide acts as a cloud seeding agent, promoting condensation and precipitation.

Step-by-step solution

Correct Option is : (B) Silver iodide acts as a cloud seeding agent, promoting condensation and precipitation.

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