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In the winter cold air is brought into homes and heated how does this change the relative humidity?
The relative humidity decreases. This explains why there is static and people walk around with chapped lips. Here is a link to a good explanation: http://en.allexperts.com/q/Accuweather-2546/2008/6/Physicial-Geography.htm
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.
What term is defined as the amount of water vapor in the air compared to the amount of water that the air can hold?
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 amount of water vapor in the air compared to the amount that could be in the air at that temperature?
Relative humidity is a measure of the amount of water vapor present in the air compared to the maximum amount of water vapor that could be present at a given temperature. It is expressed as a percentage, with 100% relative humidity meaning the air is saturated with moisture.
What happens to the relative humidity of air as it increases in elevation?
As air increases in elevation, its relative humidity typically decreases.
Does heating reduce humidity in a room?
Yes, heating can reduce humidity in a room because warm air can hold more moisture than cold air, causing the relative humidity to decrease as the air is heated.
Which is the comparison of the amount of moisture in the air to the amount of moisture it can hold?
relative humidity
In the winter cold air is brought into homes and heated how does this change the relative humidity?
The relative humidity decreases. This explains why there is static and people walk around with chapped lips. Here is a link to a good explanation: http://en.allexperts.com/q/Accuweather-2546/2008/6/Physicial-Geography.htm
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.
What is the relative humidity if air that holds ll the water it can?
what is the relative humidity of air that holds all the water it can
When air is saturated relative humidity is?
When a parcel of air is saturated with water vapor the relative humidity of that parcel of air is 100%.
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.
What term is defined as the amount of water vapor in the air compared to the amount of water that the air can hold?
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 amount of water vapor in the air compared to the amount that could be in the air at that temperature?
Relative humidity is a measure of the amount of water vapor present in the air compared to the maximum amount of water vapor that could be present at a given temperature. It is expressed as a percentage, with 100% relative humidity meaning the air is saturated with moisture.
What happens to the relative humidity of air as it increases in elevation?
As air increases in elevation, its relative humidity typically decreases.
Why is the cold air described as dry when the relative humidity of that air is very high?
Cold air can hold less moisture than warm air, so when cold air is heated, its relative humidity decreases because the moisture content remains the same but the air's capacity to hold moisture increases. This is why cold air is often described as dry, even if the relative humidity is high.
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.
