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General Knowledge · Q1055

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Competitive Exams · General Knowledge · question 1055

Q1055

If the temperature of a place increases suddenly, the relative humidity

A.
Increases
B.
Decreases
Answer
C.
Remains constant
D.
Fluctuates

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
Relative humidity is the ratio of the partial pressure of water vapour in an air-water mixture to the saturated vapour pressure of water at a prescribed temperature. The relative humidity of air depends not only on temperature but also on the pressure of the system of interest. If the system at State A is isobarically heated (heating with no change in system pressure) then the relative humidity of the system decreases because the saturated vapour pressure of water increases with increasing temperature.