The wet-bulb temperature is always _____ the dry-bulb temperature when relative humidity is less than 100%. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The wet-bulb temperature is always _____ the dry-bulb temperature when relative humidity is less than 100%.

A. Less than

B. Equal to

C. Not related to

D. Greater than

Answer: Option A

Solution (By JKExamLibrary)

The wet-bulb temperature is always less than or equal to the dry-bulb temperature. The difference between them is used to determine relative humidity. At 100% relative humidity, they are equal.

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