How Does Temperature Affect the Drying Speed of Dishes?

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Why do hot dishes dry faster than cold ones? Does a high temperature mean more energy and so it evaporates or something? Or does a high temperature lead to the water molecules being more 'slippery' and so there is more run off? Thanks PF!
 
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