Question
Question: Two thermometers are used to record the temperature of a room. If the bulb of one is wrapped in wet ...
Two thermometers are used to record the temperature of a room. If the bulb of one is wrapped in wet hanky
A
The temperature recorded by both will be same
B
The temperature recorded by wet-bulb thermometer will
be greater than that recorded by the other
C
The temperature recorded by dry-bulb thermometer will
be greater than that recorded by the other
D
None of the above
Answer
The temperature recorded by dry-bulb thermometer will
be greater than that recorded by the other
Explanation
Solution
Due to evaporation cooling is caused which lowers the temperature of bulb wrapped in wet hanky.