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What does moisture content refer to in a given material?
What does moisture content refer to in a given material?
- The color of the material
- The weight of the material
- The volume of the material
- The amount of water content in the material (correct)
How is moisture content typically expressed?
How is moisture content typically expressed?
- In meters
- In kilograms
- In degrees Celsius
- In percent (%) (correct)
What happens to grain when it is exposed to air with low temperature and high relative humidity?
What happens to grain when it is exposed to air with low temperature and high relative humidity?
- Grains shrink
- Grains absorb water from the air (correct)
- Grains do not change
- Grains release water to the air
How does moisture content affect grains?
How does moisture content affect grains?
What is one of the key importance of moisture in grains?
What is one of the key importance of moisture in grains?
What is the recommended paddy moisture content during the harvesting operation?
What is the recommended paddy moisture content during the harvesting operation?
For mechanical threshing, what is the recommended paddy moisture content?
For mechanical threshing, what is the recommended paddy moisture content?
What is the final recommended moisture content for paddy during the drying process?
What is the final recommended moisture content for paddy during the drying process?
What is the recommended moisture content for long-term seed preservation during storage?
What is the recommended moisture content for long-term seed preservation during storage?
What method is commonly used for direct determination of paddy moisture content?
What method is commonly used for direct determination of paddy moisture content?
Which direct method involves keeping a whole grain sample in an air oven at 130°C for 14-16 hours?
Which direct method involves keeping a whole grain sample in an air oven at 130°C for 14-16 hours?
What does the Brown-Duvel distillation method directly measure?
What does the Brown-Duvel distillation method directly measure?
