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The dew point of moist air is the temperature at which

  • A.the wet and dry bulb readings become equal
  • B.the relative humidity finally falls to zero
  • C.the air becomes saturated on cooling
  • D.the water in the air begins to boil

Answer: C

Correct answer: the air becomes saturated on cooling

Cooling moist air at constant pressure leaves the water content unchanged while the saturation capacity falls, and the dew point is where the two meet. Cool it any further and water condenses out. The dew point is therefore a direct measure of the absolute humidity, which is why it stays constant under heating and why it is used to specify dryness in compressed air systems.

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