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Two thermometers are used to record the temperature of a room. If the bulb of one is wrapped in wet hanky

A

The temperature recorded by both will be same

B

The temperature recorded by wet-bulb thermometer will be greater than that recorded by the other

C

The temperature recorded by dry-bulb thermometer will be greater than that recorded by the other

D

None of the above

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C
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