The dry-bulb and wet-bulb thermometers of a psychrometer read 75°F and 65°F, respectively. What are (a) the actual moisture content of the air, and (b) the temperature at which the relative humidity would be 100%?

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The dry-bulb and wet-bulb thermometers of a psychrometer read 75°F and 65°F, respectively. What are (a) the actual moisture content of the air, and (b) the temperature at which the relative humidity would be 100%?

 

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