Question 500 Deck General
70% to passUsing the available references, if the dry bulb temperature is 76° and the wet bulb temperature is 59°, what is the relative humidity in a cargo hold?
A
35%
B
47%
C
76%
D
79%
AI Explanation
The correct answer is A) 35%. To determine the relative humidity given the dry bulb and wet bulb temperatures, you can use a psychrometric chart or table. Based on the information provided (dry bulb temperature of 76°F and wet bulb temperature of 59°F), the relative humidity in the cargo hold is approximately 35%. The other options are incorrect because: B) 47% is too high, C) 76% is the dry bulb temperature, not the relative humidity, and D) 79% is also too high for the given temperatures.
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