Which statement is true about nozzle selection and drift based on the material?

Which statement is true about nozzle selection and drift based on the material?

• A. Coarse nozzles are more likely to drift than fine nozzles
• B. Fine nozzles are more likely to drift than coarse nozzles
• C. Drift is not affected by nozzle type
• D. Medium nozzles always eliminate drift

Answer: (B)

Droplet size is the key factor behind spray drift. Fine nozzles produce very small droplets that stay suspended in the air longer and can be carried farther by even light air movement, which makes drift more likely. Coarse nozzles generate larger, heavier droplets that settle quickly and are less prone to being blown off-target, reducing drift risk. While other factors like wind, temperature, and application pressure also influence drift, nozzle size has the strongest impact on how much drift you’ll see. Medium nozzles do not guarantee drift elimination, and nothing about nozzle type makes drift impossible in all conditions.

Droplet size is the key factor behind spray drift. Fine nozzles produce very small droplets that stay suspended in the air longer and can be carried farther by even light air movement, which makes drift more likely. Coarse nozzles generate larger, heavier droplets that settle quickly and are less prone to being blown off-target, reducing drift risk. While other factors like wind, temperature, and application pressure also influence drift, nozzle size has the strongest impact on how much drift you’ll see. Medium nozzles do not guarantee drift elimination, and nothing about nozzle type makes drift impossible in all conditions.