When the Dry and Wet Bulb Temperatures Measured by a Psychrometer

question 33

Multiple Choice

When the dry and wet bulb temperatures measured by a psychrometer are equal, all but one of the following is true. Which one is FALSE?

• A) The air is saturated.
• B) Relative humidity is 100 percent.
• C) A rise in temperature would cause condensation.
• D) Water vapor content is at a maximum.

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