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Relative Humidity is actually measure the amount of moisture in the air. It depends on how much of the air has water in it. Let's say that the RH is 50%, that means 50% of the air has water in it.

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Does relative humidity measure how hot it feels?

Relative humidity does not measure how hot it feels, but rather it measures the amount of water vapor present in the air compared to the maximum amount the air can hold at a particular temperature. High relative humidity can make it feel hotter because it affects the body's ability to cool itself through sweating.


What instrument measures relative humidity using the electrical conductance of the chemical lithium chloride?

A hygrometer that uses a lithium chloride sensor measures relative humidity by sensing changes in electrical conductance. As humidity levels change, the conductivity of the lithium chloride sensor varies, allowing for the calculation of relative humidity based on these changes.


What is the amount of water in the air compared to the amount of air can hold is called?

The amount of water vapor in the air compared to the maximum amount it can hold at a specific temperature is called relative humidity.


How can relative humidity increase diffusion rate?

Relative humidity increases when the amount of moisture air can hold increases. The increase can be caused by the introduction of more moist air, OR a temperature drop of the air/moisture mixture without a loss of moisture. Colder air will hold less moisture than warm air; as the temperature goes down the amount of moisture relative to what the air can hold increases.


Why 75 percent relative humidity at 89F the same as 75 percent Humidity at 25f?

Relative humidity measures the amount of water vapor present in the air compared to the maximum amount the air can hold at a given temperature. So, 75% relative humidity means the air is holding 75% of the maximum water vapor it can at the specific temperature. The actual amount of water vapor in the air will be different at 89°F and 25°F, but the relative humidity percentage indicates they both have the same degree of moisture saturation in relation to their respective temperature.

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What humidity is a measure of the amount of vapor that air is holding?

Relative humidity


How can you measure ralative humidity in a kitchen?

You can measure relative humidity in a kitchen using a hygrometer, which is a device specifically designed to measure the amount of moisture in the air. Simply place the hygrometer in the kitchen and it will provide a reading of the relative humidity percentage.


What are the units that a sling psychrometer measure?

Relative humidity


An instrument that measure relative humidity is called a?

psychrometer


Is a measure of water vapor in the air compared to the amount that could be held at a specific temperature?

This is the measure of relative humidity. At 50 percent relative humidity, the air is holding half of what it could. It is relative humidity because it is related to the temperature and pressure of the air.


What is the measure of water vapor in the air compared to the amount could be held at a specific temperature?

This is the measure of relative humidity. At 50 percent relative humidity, the air is holding half of what it could. It is relative humidity because it is related to the temperature and pressure of the air.


Is humidity the same as relative humidity?

No, humidity and relative humidity are not the same. Humidity refers to the amount of water vapor in the air, while relative humidity is a measure of the amount of water vapor present in the air compared to the maximum amount the air can hold at a specific temperature.


Is relative humidity the same as humidity?

Relative humidity and humidity are related but not the same. Humidity refers to the amount of water vapor in the air, while relative humidity is a measure of how much water vapor the air is holding compared to the maximum amount it could hold at a given temperature.


What is a sygrometer?

There is no such thing as a sygrometer, but a hygrometer is a device that is used to measure the humidity of the air. It can indicate relative humidity or absolute humidity.


What is the differences between relative humidity and humidity?

Humidity is the amount of water vapor present in the air. The relative humidity is the measure of the amount of water vapor present in the air compared to the amount needed for saturation.


Amount of moisture in air compared to amount needed in saturation?

Relative humidity is a measure of how much moisture is in the air compared to how much moisture the air can hold at a given temperature. If the relative humidity is 100%, the air is saturated and can hold no more moisture. Lower relative humidity means the air is drier and can still hold more moisture.


How was the Hygrometer used?

hygrometer used to measure density of relative humidity in air by using a sensory element such as a hair