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Measuring the Temperature in Wet Bulb Thermometer

Explain phenomenon to measure the Temperature in Wet Bulb Thermometer?

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Temperature of the Wet bulb is measured in the wet bulb thermometer by wrapping the bulb with the wick and wetting it with the water. It generally corresponds to the dew point temperature and relative humidity.

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