How does a hair hygrometer work?
How does a hair hygrometer work? Strands of hair can relax and lengthen when the humidity increases, and then contract again when the humidity decreases. In fact, the rate of change in the length of hair strands is so dependable that they can actually be used as the basis for a hygrometer, a device that measures the humidity level in the air. Why hair element is used in hygrometer? The measuring element relies on the ability of hair to absorb humidity, i.e., in humid conditions the hair swells and expands. As the humidity rises, the hair becomes longer. What is...