In some household air conditioners used in dry climates, air is cooled by blowing it through a
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In some household air conditioners used in dry climates, air is cooled by blowing it through a water-soaked filter, evaporating some of the water. How does this cool the air? Would such a system work well in a high humidity climate? Why or why not?
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University Physics with Modern Physics
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Authors: Hugh D. Young, Roger A. Freedman
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