1.11 - Use of Impactors
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What does PM stand for in environmental monitoring?
💡 Hint: Think about particles in the air.
Name one method of measuring particulate matter.
💡 Hint: It's related to weighing things.
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What is PM 10?
💡 Hint: Remember the definition of PM sizes.
True or False: The function of an impactor is to allow all particles to pass through.
💡 Hint: Recall how impactors separate particles.
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Design a comprehensive study to assess the levels of PM in urban areas, specifying the types of impactors to use, sampling intervals, and the expected outcomes based on your methods.
💡 Hint: Consider both technology and health principles.
Evaluate the implications of using gravimetric methods in scenarios where PM levels are very low. Discuss strategies to improve accuracy.
💡 Hint: Think about what affects weight measures.
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