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Mechanical Engineering · Q268

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Engineering and GATE · Mechanical Engineering · question 268

Q268

Dry bulb temperature is the temperature of air recorded by a thermometer, when

A.
It is not affected by the moisture present in the air
Answer
B.
Its bulb is surrounded by a wet cloth exposed to the air
C.
The moisture present in it begins to condense
D.
None of the above

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
The Dry Bulb Temperature refers basically to the ambient air temperature. It is called "Dry Bulb" because the air temperature is indicated by a thermometer not affected by the moisture of the air.