Question

In a packaging of dry grapes, the packaging material is made of polyethylene. The dry grapes have certain moisture content. Which of the following is true with respect to the diffusion of certain amount of moisture through the packing?

a.

The moisture will not diffuse

b.

The diffusion in this case is called permeability

c.

None of the mentioned

d.

Neither of the mentioned

Answer: (b).The diffusion in this case is called permeability

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