Question 1336Navigation General
70% to passThe dry-bulb temperature is 78°F (26°C) and the wet-bulb temperature is 68°F (20°C). What is the relative humidity?
A
10%
B
24%
C
56%
D
60%
AI Explanation
The correct answer is D) 60%. To determine the relative humidity given the dry-bulb and wet-bulb temperatures, you can use a psychrometric chart or a formula. In this case, with the provided temperatures of 78°F (26°C) dry-bulb and 68°F (20°C) wet-bulb, the relative humidity is 60%. The other options are incorrect because: A) 10% is too low for the given temperatures. B) 24% is too low for the given temperatures. C) 56% is lower than the correct answer of 60%.
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