A Large Difference in Temperature Between a Wet Bulb and a Dry

question 34

Multiple Choice

A large difference in temperature between a wet bulb and a dry bulb on a sling psychrometer indicates

• A) that the air is cooling by adiabatic expansion.
• B) that the relative humidity is high.
• C) that substantial evaporation is occurring from the wet bulb.

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