In which of the following conditions does exhaled breath condense?

A. It is very warm and dry.
B. The addition of water vapour from your breath causes the air's relative humidity to decrease
C. It is very cold.
D. The addition of water vapour from your breath causes the air's specific humidity to exceed 5g/kg.


Answer: C

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