Introduction
Relative Humidity is a measure of the amount of water vapor in the air at a particular temperature compared with the total amount of water the air can hold at the same temperature. In this experiment, you will determine relative humidity at several places inside and outside your school.
Objectives
In this experiment, you will
- Measure temperature.
- Determine relative humidity.
- Explain your results.
Sensors and Equipment
This experiment features the following sensors and equipment. Additional equipment may be required.
Option 1
Go Direct® Temperature Probe (2)
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This experiment is #4 of Middle School Science with Vernier. The experiment in the book includes student instructions as well as instructor information for set up, helpful hints, and sample graphs and data.
