Question 316Deck General70% to pass
Using the available references, if the dry bulb temperature is 80°F (27°C) and the wet bulb temperature is 70°F (21°C), what is the relative humidity in a cargo hold?
AI Explanation
The correct answer is C) 61%.
To determine the relative humidity, we can use a psychrometric chart or a formula. Given the dry bulb temperature of 80°F (27°C) and the wet bulb temperature of 70°F (21°C), the relative humidity is 61%.
The other options are incorrect because:
A) 45% is too low for the given temperatures.
B) 52% is too low for the given temperatures.
D) 65% is slightly higher than the correct 61%.
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