Diurnal Variation of
Relative Humidity
Q: Given that the
amount of moisture at a particular location is
contant during a 24 hour day, (i.e., the mixing
ratio is constant) then what will the diurnal
variation of RH look like?
Q: Why does this
happen??
Q: When is the
best time to water your lawn to minimize
evaporation?
ANSWER
Q: Why do your
lips seem so dry in winter?
ANSWER
Q: On a given day
in winter, is the RH larger in a house or
outside?
ANSWER
Q: Is the
evaporation rate greater inside the house or
outside?
ANSWER
QUESTION FOR THOUGHT: 1.
Suppose the dew point of cold outside air is the same as the dew point
of warm air indoors. If the door is opened, and cold air replaces some
of the warm inside air, would the new relative humidity indoors be (a)
lower than before, (b) higher than before, or (c) the same as before?
Explain your answer with the aid of a diagram |
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