Dew PointFor the following questions refer to the temperature and dew point data in the following cities:
CityAir Temperature (ºC)Dew Point (ºC)City A3524City B-12-12City C-1-6City D106Which of the following instruments measures humidity by measuring the amount of radiant energy absorbed by water vapour?
A. sling psychrometer
B. electrical hygrometer
C. hair hygrometer
D. infrared hygrometer
Answer: D
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