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Old 5th Oct 2006, 02:41
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Originally Posted by tiggermoth
I'm studying for the Met exam. Just read the statement that "Moist Air Less Dense than Dry Air".

I don't understand how adding a water molecule makes it less dense.

Help !
Don't worry tiggermoth I had EXACTLY the same thought a few weeks ago when I was working through the Confuser. In fact so confused did I get I decided to do the Nav exam first!

DFC's answer has cleared up the confusion for me. Hope he did for you to!

Andy
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