Question 265 Deck General
70% to passUsing the available references, if the dry bulb temperature is 85°and the wet bulb temperature is 73°, what is the relative humidity in a cargo hold?
A
42%
B
56%
C
67%
D
85%
AI Explanation
The correct answer is B) 56%. To determine the relative humidity given the dry bulb and wet bulb temperatures, we can use a psychrometric chart or table. With a dry bulb temperature of 85°F and a wet bulb temperature of 73°F, the relative humidity is approximately 56%. The other options are incorrect because: A) 42% is too low for the given temperatures. C) 67% is too high for the given temperatures. D) 85% is too high for the given temperatures.
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