The wet-bulb temperature is always _____ the dry-bulb temperature when relative humidity is less than 100%. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The wet-bulb temperature is always _____ the dry-bulb temperature when relative humidity is less than 100%.
A. Less than
B. Greater than
C. Equal to
D. Not related to
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The wet-bulb temperature is always less than or equal to the dry-bulb temperature. The difference between them is used to determine relative humidity. At 100% relative humidity, they are equal.

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