Question 501 Deck General
70% to passUsing the available references, if the dry bulb temperature is 91° and the wet bulb temperature is 87°, what is the relative humidity in a cargo hold?
A
79%
B
85%
C
91%
D
98%
AI Explanation
The correct answer is B) 85%. To determine the relative humidity based on the given dry bulb and wet bulb temperatures, we can use a psychrometric chart or a relative humidity calculator. With a dry bulb temperature of 91°F and a wet bulb temperature of 87°F, the relative humidity is approximately 85%. The other options are incorrect because: A) 79% is too low for the given temperatures. C) 91% is too high for the given temperatures. D) 98% is too high for the given temperatures.
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