Suppose it is snowing outside and the air is saturated. The air temperature and dew point are both -9ºC, and the actual vapour pressure is 3 hPa. If this air is brought indoors and warmed to 24ºC, what would be the relative humidity of this air, assuming that its moisture content does not change? (The saturation vapour pressure at 24ºC is 30 hPa.)
A. 50%
B. 5%
C. 10%
D. 30%
Answer: C
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