Can condensation form with still air?

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Condensation can occur in still air when a cold surface is surrounded by room temperature air. The discussion highlights that still air is actually more conducive to condensation than moving air. This is exemplified by the operation of hair dryers and hand dryers, which utilize heated air to prevent condensation by increasing air temperature around surfaces.

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I'm considering some issues regarding condensation at work. If you have a cold surface surrounded by room temp air, does this air need to be in motion in order for condensation to occur?
 
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Condensation is if anything more likely to form in still air.
Think of a hair drier or hand drier.
 

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