answersLogoWhite

0

It's not ideal, since when water evaporates it removes heat, and might given an inaccurate reading.

User Avatar

Wiki User

13y ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

How many thermometers are in a sling psychrometer?

A sling psychrometer typically contains two thermometers: a dry bulb thermometer and a wet bulb thermometer. The dry bulb thermometer measures the air temperature, while the wet bulb thermometer measures the wet bulb temperature after being moistened with water. These readings are used to calculate the relative humidity of the air.


Explain how you would use a wet-bulb thermometer and a dry-bulb thermometer to find the relative humidity?

To find the relative humidity using a wet-bulb thermometer and a dry-bulb thermometer, first measure the air temperature with the dry-bulb thermometer. Then, moisten the wick of the wet-bulb thermometer and expose it to airflow while taking the temperature reading. The difference between the dry-bulb and wet-bulb temperatures can be used with a psychrometric chart or formula to calculate the relative humidity of the air. This process works because the wet-bulb thermometer cools down through evaporation, and the greater the difference between the two temperatures, the lower the relative humidity.


What are the functions of a dry bulb thermometer?

A dry bulb thermometer is an ordinary one. It's given this name when it's used to measure air temperature. A wet bulb thermometer takes into account humidity.


Why is distilled water used on a wet bulb thermometer?

it is used in a bulb thermometer because the molocules a still


How would youwould use a wet-bulb thermometer and a dry-bulb thermometer to find the relative humidity?

USE as the air passes over the wet bulb thermometer the water in the cloth evaporates. as the water evaporates the cloth cools. if the humidity is low the water will evaporate more quickly and the...


What does it mean when a dry bulb thermometer reads the same temperature as a wet bulb thermometer?

When a dry bulb thermometer and a wet bulb thermometer read the same temperature, it indicates that the air is saturated with moisture and the relative humidity is 100%. This means that the air cannot hold any more moisture, resulting in no difference in temperature readings between the dry bulb and wet bulb thermometers.


What has two thermometers (a wet bulb thermometer and a dry thermometer)?

A psychrometer has two thermometers: a wet bulb thermometer and a dry bulb thermometer. It is used to measure relative humidity and can also determine dew point.


What is used to measure heat in the air?

The best is a thermometer, another way to get the temperature outside is to pour water in a bowl, leave it out there for a couple of minutes and then take a thermometer and put it in the water.


How do you use a wet bulb thermometer and a dry bulb thermometer?

as the air passes over the wet bulb thermometer the water in the cloth evaporates. as the water evaporates the cloth cools. if the humidity is low the water will evaporate more quickly and the temperature reading on the wet bulb thermometer will drop. if the humidity is high only a little bit of water will evaporate from the cloth of the wet bulb thermometer and the change in temperature will be small.


What main parts are to make a psychrometer?

A psychrometer consists of two thermometers: a dry-bulb thermometer and a wet-bulb thermometer. It also uses a wick or cloth that is moistened with distilled water to acquire readings. These components work together to measure relative humidity in the air.


Explain how you would use a wet bulb thermometer and a dry bulb thermometer to find the relative humidity?

the wet bulb is cooler


What instrument do you use to measure dry bulb and wet bulb temperature?

You would use a sling psychrometer to measure both dry bulb and wet bulb temperature. The dry bulb thermometer measures the air temperature, while the wet bulb thermometer measures the temperature with evaporative cooling considered.