Question

What is the amount of moisture absorption of Nylon at 65% relative humidity?

(a) 2%

(b) 4%

(c) 8%

(d) 11%

This question was addressed to me in an international level competition.

This interesting question is from Nylon topic in portion Miscellaneous Materials of Engineering Material & Metallurgy

Answer 1

Correct option is (b) 4%

For explanation I would say: Nylon’s drastic drawback is regarded as its high moisture absorption. At 65% relative humidity, the moisture absorption is 4%, whereas, at 100% relative humidity, it is 2%.