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There are 10 m3/s of moist air at 22C and relative humidity of 50% that enter...

There are 10 m3/s of moist air at 22C and relative humidity of 50% that enter a
heating element until its temperature becomes 35C. Determine the amount of
heat required and the final %Rh of the air.

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