Which of the following statements is correct?

a. A psychrometer is used to measure actual temperature.
b. A low heat index reduces the body's ability to cool itself.
c. Relative humidity is a figure that is used to calculate the Heat Index.
d. The Heat Index is not an accurate measurement of how hot it really feels when the relative humidity is combined with the actual air temperature.


C

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A A psychrometer can be used to determine the relative humidity.
B A high Heat Index reduces the body's ability to cool itself.
C Correct.
D The Heat Index is an accurate measurement of how hot it really feels when the relative humidity is combined with the actual air temperature.

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