Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Foundations and Connections
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Suppose that air in the human lungs has a temperature of 37°C, and the partial pressure of water vapor has a value of 5.5 x 103 Pa. What is the relative humidity in the lungs? Consult the vapor pressure curve for water that accompanies this problem. Express your answer as a percentage with no units.
The vapor pressure is the pressure of the vapor phase of a
substance when it is in equilibrium with the solid or liquid phase of the
substance. The relative humidity is the partial pressure of water vapor in the air
divided by the vapor pressure of water at that same temperature, expressed as a
percentage. The air is saturated when the humidity is 100%. (a) The vapor
pressure of water at 20.0°C is 2.34 × 10³ Pa. If the air temperature is 20.0°C and
the relative humidity is 60%, what is the partial pressure of water vapor in the
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Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Foundations and Connections
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