The dew point of moist air becomes ____________________ with decrease in its relative humidity ?

Correct answer: A. Less than the wet bulb temperature

  • A. Less than the wet bulb temperature
  • B. More than the wet bulb temperature
  • C. More than the dry bulb temperature
  • D. Equal to wet bulb temperature

Explanation

At a fixed dry-bulb temperature, lowering relative humidity lowers the water-vapour partial pressure and hence the dew-point temperature. For unsaturated air, the dew point is below the wet-bulb temperature, which is itself below the dry-bulb temperature.

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