On the cooling cycle, a heat-pump acts as a _____.

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During the cooling cycle, a heat-pump removes heat from the indoor air and transfers it outdoors, which results in lowering the temperature of the indoor air. As a part of this process, the heat-pump also removes the moisture or humidity from the indoor air, which acts as a dehumidifier. Therefore, choice A is the correct answer. Choices B, C, and D are incorrect because the heat-pump does not add humidity, act as a geothermal reservoir or a plenum during the cooling cycle.

On the Cooling Cycle, a Heat-Pump Acts as a _____