Question 501 Deck General

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Using 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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