![]() it's the amount of water that's in the air, as a percentage of the maximum amount of water that the air could hold at its current temperature. (3) The ratio of the weight of the chick at hatching to the original weight of the egg (Figure 1C) is highest for the temperatures which resulted in best hatchability. ![]() So, in summary, ‘relative’ humidity is exactly that. In general, lower temperatures retard and higher temperatures advance the time of hatching, but temperatures above 39.5☌. But unless you’re planning to place your incubator on Mount Everest, it’s not likely to concern us too much. The cold air in the basement cannot hold as much water as the warm air upstairs, so the basement carpets get damp instead.Ī similar principle applies with air pressure too. Ever wondered why carpets get damp in the cold basement? There’s your answer. So 100% humidity at 37.5☌ means there is a lot more water in the air than 100% humidity at 10☌. That’s why hot countries tend to feel more humid than cold countries - there is more water held in the air. ![]() However, in reality air is different to a sponge, because hot air can hold more water than cold air. If it begins to rain, and the air loses half its moisture, it could be said to reduce to 50% humidity. If you imagine that the air around us is a giant sponge, you could imagine that it has a certain, critical capacity at which it's ‘full’ with evaporated water and cannot hold any more. By this I mean that it depends on two factors: air temperature and air pressure. What does it mean when we say, “Relative Humidity”?
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