Applications and Investigations in Earth Science (9th Edition)
Applications and Investigations in Earth Science (9th Edition)
9th Edition
ISBN: 9780134746241
Author: Edward J. Tarbuck, Frederick K. Lutgens, Dennis G. Tasa
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 15.5, Problem 3A
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The dew-point temperature for each of the given psychrometer readings.

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A psychrometer is an instrument that is used to determine the dew-point temperature. It contains two identical thermometers affixed adjacent to each other. These two thermometers are dry-bulb and wet-bulb thermometers.

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Applications and Investigations in Earth Science (9th Edition)

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