Deck General USCG Q#497 (Set 15)

Using the available references, if the dry bulb temperature is 85°and the wet bulb temperature is 73°, what is the relative humidity in a cargo hold?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option B — 56%

Entering standard psychrometric tables with a dry bulb temperature of 85°F and a wet bulb temperature of 73°F yields a relative humidity of 56%, a critical calculation for managing hold ventilation and preventing condensation damage on voyages.

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