The temperature of air recorded by the thermometer, when it is not affected by the moisture present in it, is called

The temperature of air recorded by the thermometer, when it is not affected by the moisture present in it, is called Correct Answer Dry bulb temperature

Explanation:

Dry-bulb temperature

 

  • It is the temperature of air measured or recorded by the thermometer.
  • It is denoted by T or Tdb or DBT.

Wet-bulb temperature

 

  • It is the temperature of air recorded by a thermometer when its bulb is surrounded by a wet cloth exposed to the air. Such a thermometer is called a wet-bulb thermometer.
  • The wet-bulb temperature is briefly written as WBT and is denoted by tw or twb.

Dew point temperature

 

  • It is the temperature of air recorded by a thermometer when the moisture present in it starts condensing.
  • It is denoted by Tdp or DPT.

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