Q. With reference to Wet bulb temperature, consider the following statements:
1.It is the temperature of adiabatic saturation.
2.The wet bulb temperature is always lower than the dry bulb temperature but will be identical with 100% relative humidity.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: C
Notes:
- Statement 1 is correct: The Wet Bulb temperature is the temperature of adiabatic saturation. This is the temperature indicated by a moistened thermometer bulb exposed to the air flow.
- Statement 2 is correct: The wet bulb temperature is always lower than the dry bulb temperature but will be identical with 100% relative humidity (the air is at the saturation line). A wet-bulb temperature of 31°C is exceedingly harmful to humans, while a temperature of 35°C is unsurvivable for more than 6 hours.
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