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Chapter 25, Problem 35TAS
In this problem, humidity is held constant but temperature varies. Use Table 25.1 to find water-vapor capacity, and then use the formula for relative humidity to complete the following chart. What happens to relative humidity when temperature decreases? What happens when temperature increases?
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