When the psychometric ratio is __________ then the adiabatic saturation temperature and wet bulb temperature becomes equal. (A) 1 (B) < 1 (C) > 1 (D) ∞

When the psychometric ratio is __________ then the adiabatic
saturation temperature and wet bulb temperature becomes equal.
(A) 1
(B) < 1
(C) > 1
(D) ∞
by

1 Answer

Answer :

(A) 1
by

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