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Chapter 6, Problem 6CR
To determine
To describe:
The reason for the difference between the dry adiabatic rate (DAR) and the moist adiabatic rate (MAR).
Introduction:
Relative humidity determines the amount of water vapor that is present in the air. The absolute measure of the amount of water vapor in the air is known as its dewpoint temperature. The cooling of the parcel takes place at the DAR until its dew-point is reached.
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