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Thermometers are used to measure temperature. Thermometers can also be used to find
relative humidity. Relative humidity is the amount of water vapor in air compared to the amount
of water vapor that the air can hold. The amount of water vapor that air can hold depends on
the temperature; the warmer the air, the more water vapor it can hold. Air is said to be saturated
when it cannot hold any more water.
5 When the air holds 100% of the water it is capable of holding, the air is n.
6 The amount of water vapor that air can hold depends on the n.
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psychrom-
evaporates 80°F low temperature 48%
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Investigating Further
Research how to make a psychrometer, construct one, and
then use it measure the relative humidity for several days.
Were you more comfortable on a cool, damp day; a cool, dry
day; a hot, damp day; or a hot, dry day?
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