On a particular hot day, the temperature is 40°C and the partial pressure of water vapor in the air
On a particular hot day, the temperature is 40°C and the partial pressure of water vapor in the air is 38.8 mmHg. What is the relative humidity?
| Temp. (°C) | 15 | 20 | 25 | 30 | 40 | 50 |
| s.v.p of H2O (mmHg) | 12.8 | 17.5 | 23.8 | 31.8 | 55.3 | 92.5 |
On a particular hot day, the temperature is 40°C and the partial pressure of water vapor in the air is 38.8 mmHg. What is the relative humidity?
| Temp. (°C) | 15 | 20 | 25 | 30 | 40 | 50 |
| s.v.p of H2O (mmHg) | 12.8 | 17.5 | 23.8 | 31.8 | 55.3 | 92.5 |
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