Correct answer: (A) Capillary rise of water; (B) Molecular diffusion of water
Explanation
During falling-rate drying, the wet surface is no longer continuously supplied at the external evaporation capacity. Internal liquid movement by capillary action and molecular diffusion limits moisture delivery. Surface evaporation continues physically but is not the internal rate-limiting explanation sought. Select **A, B**.
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